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Big Mac Salad Recipe

Big Mac Salad Recipe – Healthy, Low-Carb Delight You’ll Love

Big Mac Salad Recipe is a healthy, low-carb delight featuring crispy lettuce, seasoned beef, and a special sauce that resembles the classic Big Mac.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 lb Ground Beef Use 85/15 fat ratio for best flavor and tenderness.
  • 4 cups Iceberg Lettuce Chopped into bite-sized pieces.
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese Shredded for optimal melting.
  • 1 cup Dill Pickles Chopped.
  • 1 small White Onion Finely chopped.
  • 2 tbsp Sesame Seeds Toasted.
For the Special Sauce
  • ½ cup Mayonnaise Creamy base for the sauce.
  • 2 tbsp Sugar-Free Ketchup For tangy flavor.
  • 2 tbsp Dill Pickle Relish Adds sweet and sour notes.
  • 1 tbsp Yellow Mustard For sharpness.
  • 1 tsp White Wine Vinegar Brightens the sauce.
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder Adds depth.
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder Enhances flavor profile.
  • 1 tsp Paprika Offers smokiness.

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • Cutting Board
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook Ground Beef: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook for 6-8 minutes until browned. Drain excess fat.
  2. Make Special Sauce: In a bowl, whisk mayonnaise, sugar-free ketchup, dill pickle relish, yellow mustard, white wine vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika until smooth.
  3. Prepare Vegetables: Chop iceberg lettuce, finely dice white onion, chop dill pickles, and shred cheddar cheese if block is used.
  4. Assemble Salad: In a bowl, layer chopped lettuce, cooked beef, cheese, pickles, and onions, then sprinkle with sesame seeds.
  5. Serve with Sauce on the Side: Serve the salad with special sauce in a bowl on the side to keep it from getting soggy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 30gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 25IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 15mg

Notes

For meal prep, store components separately in airtight containers to maintain freshness throughout the week. Adjust special sauce ingredients to fit personal taste preferences.

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