Description
This Keto Big Mac Salad is a delicious low-carb twist on the classic Big Mac burger, featuring seasoned ground beef, fresh romaine lettuce, cheddar cheese, and a creamy Big Mac-style dressing. It’s a quick and easy meal perfect for keto and gluten-free diets, offering all the flavors of a cheeseburger without the bun.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Salad:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced pickles
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)
For the Big Mac Dressing:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sugar-free ketchup
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1 tablespoon dill pickle relish
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Cook the Beef: Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the ground beef seasoned with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beef is browned and fully cooked. Drain any excess grease and set the beef aside.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sugar-free ketchup, mustard, dill pickle relish, white vinegar, paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder until the dressing is smooth and creamy.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, shredded cheddar cheese, diced pickles, diced red onion, and cherry tomatoes if using. Add the warm cooked ground beef on top of the salad.
- Add Dressing and Toss: Drizzle the prepared Big Mac dressing over the salad, then gently toss all ingredients together to coat evenly.
- Serve: Serve the salad immediately for best freshness. For meal prep, keep the dressing separate until ready to eat to maintain crispness.
Notes
- For added crunch, top the salad with keto-friendly sesame seed crisps or crushed pork rinds.
- This salad stores well if the dressing is kept separate until serving to prevent sogginess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
