Big Mac Salad Recipe – Healthy
This Big Mac Salad recipe is a healthier twist on the classic burger, made with seasoned beef, fresh veggies, and a creamy special sauce dressing. It’s quick, keto-friendly, and perfect for weight watchers or anyone craving Big Mac flavor without the bun.
Ingredients
For the Salad:
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp homemade seasoned salt or regular salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 3 heads romaine lettuce chopped & washed
- 1 red onion thinly sliced
- 1 cup freshly shredded cheddar cheese
- 3 Roma tomatoes chopped (or cherry, grape, or vine-ripened)
- ½ cup chopped dill pickles
For the Special Sauce Dressing:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup French dressing or ketchup
- 2 tbsp minced pickles
- 2 tbsp minced white onion or red onion
- 1 tbsp distilled white vinegar
Optional Add-ins:
- Avocado slices
- Grilled chicken for variation
- Jalapeños for spice
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a skillet, cook ground beef with Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper until browned. Drain excess fat and set aside.
- In a large bowl, layer chopped romaine lettuce, onion slices, tomatoes, pickles, and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Add cooked ground beef on top.
- Whisk together all dressing ingredients until creamy.
- Drizzle the special sauce over the salad just before serving.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds on top for the true Big Mac feel.