Big Mac Salad

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  • Prep Time

    30 mins

  • Cook Time

    30 mins

  • Total Time

    50 mins

  • Servings

    4 people

  • Calories

    776 kcal

  • Course

    Salad, Dinner

  • Cuisine

    American

Big Mac Salad

A hearty entree salad that tastes like a classic Big Mac sandwich -- including the "special sauce" dressing!

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Ingredients

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SESAME SEED BUN CROUTONS

  • 4 stale sesame seed hamburger buns, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Kosher salt and ground black pepper, to taste

SPECIAL SAUCE DRESSING

  • ½ cup mayonnaise (we like Duke’s brand)
  • 2 tablespoons dill pickle relish
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 2 teaspoons yellow mustard
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

FOR THE SALAD

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 head iceberg lettuce or Romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese or American cheese
  • ½ of an onion, thinly sliced (use white onion, sweet onion, yellow onion, or red onion – whichever you like)
  • ¼ cup dill pickle slices, or more to taste
  • Kosher salt and ground black pepper
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Instructions

MAKE THE CROUTONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. On a large, rimmed baking sheet, toss together the olive oil and cubed buns. Sprinkle with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toast in the oven until golden brown and crispy, about 8-10 minutes. Cool completely; store in an airtight container for 3-4 days or use immediately.

MAKE THE DRESSING

  1. In a small bowl or large measuring cup, whisk together all of the dressing ingredients. If the dressing is too thick, gradually whisk in a little bit of water until it reaches the desired consistency. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use. The dressing will keep in the fridge for at least 1 week.

COOK THE GROUND BEEF

  1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, and ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper. Cook until the beef is no longer pink (breaking up the meat as it cooks), about 5-7 minutes. Drain off excess grease. Set the meat aside to cool slightly while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.

ASSEMBLE THE SALAD

  1. Place the lettuce in a large bowl. Add the tomatoes, cheese, onion, and dill pickles. Add the croutons and ground beef. Toss with some of the dressing, to taste. Serve immediately with extra dressing on the side.

Notes

  • To make it more of a low-carb meal, omit the croutons.
  • Add cooked, crumbled bacon or roasted, crispy potatoes for even more flavor and texture.
  • Bulk up the meal with extra veggies. Feel free to adjust the quantities of each ingredient to suit your preferences. For instance, add extra lettuce, double the tomatoes, or use even more pickles if you like it tangy.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1/4 of the salad and dressing Calories 776kcal (39%) Carbohydrates 35g (12%) Protein 34g (68%) Fat 55g (85%) Saturated Fat 17g (85%) Polyunsaturated Fat 15g Monounsaturated Fat 19g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 117mg (39%) Sodium 1083mg (45%) Potassium 776mg (22%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 11g (22%) Vitamin A 1354IU (27%) Vitamin C 15mg (17%) Calcium 324mg (32%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 776 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/4 of the salad and dressing
Calories 776kcal 39%
Carbohydrates 35g 12%
Protein 34g 68%
Fat 55g 85%
Saturated Fat 17g 85%
Polyunsaturated Fat 15g 88%
Monounsaturated Fat 19g 95%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 117mg 39%
Sodium 1083mg 45%
Potassium 776mg 17%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 11g 22%
Vitamin A 1354IU 27%
Vitamin C 15mg 17%
Calcium 324mg 32%
Iron 5mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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