Description
This Keto Big Mac Salad is a low-carb, delicious twist on the classic Big Mac burger. Featuring seasoned ground beef, crisp romaine lettuce, cheddar cheese, and a tangy sugar-free Big Mac sauce, this salad comes together quickly in just 20 minutes, making it perfect for a satisfying keto-friendly meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Salad:
- 1 lb Ground Beef
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
- 4 cups Romaine Lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup Dill Pickles, chopped
- 1/4 cup Red Onion, finely chopped (optional)
For the Big Mac Sauce:
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Sugar-Free Ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Yellow Mustard
- 1 tablespoon Dill Pickle Relish
- 1 teaspoon White Vinegar
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Ground Beef: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up into crumbles with a spoon. Drain any excess fat from the skillet. Season the beef with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
- Prepare the Salad Base: In a large bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, shredded cheddar cheese, and chopped dill pickles. Toss gently to mix.
- Make the Big Mac Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sugar-free ketchup, yellow mustard, dill pickle relish, white vinegar, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined.
- Assemble the Salad: Add the cooked ground beef to the bowl with the lettuce mixture. Drizzle the prepared Big Mac sauce over the top, then toss all ingredients together thoroughly to ensure even coating.
- Serve: Garnish the salad with finely chopped red onion if desired. Serve immediately to enjoy a fresh, flavorful, and keto-friendly meal.
Notes
- You can adjust the seasoning of the beef to your taste preferences, adding more or less garlic and onion powder as desired.
- If you prefer, substitute cheddar cheese with other cheeses like mozzarella or Swiss for variation.
- The red onion is optional; omit if you prefer a milder flavor or want to keep it lower carb.
- Store any leftover salad and sauce separately in airtight containers to maintain freshness.
- For added texture, consider topping with crushed pork rinds or sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
