Cheeseburger Salad
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4.1
Cheeseburger Salad
Description
The Cheeseburger Salad layers cooked ground turkey that is flavored with garlic powder, onion powder, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce over crisp romaine lettuce. The turkey is browned thoroughly and combined with diced red onion for added sharpness. Toppings like sliced red onion, halved cherry tomatoes, and dill pickles add varying textures and tang.
Shredded cheddar cheese and avocado slices contribute creaminess and richness, complementing the lean turkey meat and fresh vegetables. The honey mustard dressing is blended from several ingredients to add a sweet and tangy dressing that ties all components together.
This salad offers a deconstructed cheeseburger experience in a lighter format suitable for lunch or dinner. The combination of ingredients balances protein, fresh vegetables, and creamy elements. It can be served immediately after assembling, with the option to adjust dressing amount to taste.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1/4 cup red onion diced
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 Tablespoons ketchup
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Salad
- 8 cups romaine lettuce about 2 romaine hearts, chopped
- ½ cup red onion sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomato halved
- ½ cup sliced or chopped dill pickles
- ¾ cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 avocado
- honey mustard dressing
Instructions
- Prep honey mustard dressing: Make dressing by blending all of the ingredients together.
- Cook turkey: Place the ground turkey into a skillet over medium heat and cook meat for about 12 minutes, breaking the turkey with a spatula apart as it cooks. Once the meat is browned and fully cooked, stir in 1/4 cup diced red onion, ketchup, Worchestire sauce, garlic powder and onion powder. Toss to combine and remove from heat.
- Make salads: Prep salads by adding a bed of romaine to each bowl. Top each salad with toppings: seasoned turkey meat, red onion, tomatoes, pickles, shredded cheese and avocado slices. Drizzle on dressing and serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 336 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1without dressing | |
| Calories | 336kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 95mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 414mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 878mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.