Cheeseburger Salad
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Cheeseburger Salad
Description
The Cheeseburger Salad starts with ground beef seasoned simply with salt and pepper, formed into patties and grilled to medium doneness. While grilling, onion rings cook alongside to add charred sweetness. After resting, the patties are chopped into small pieces to distribute throughout the salad. The salad base consists of chopped romaine lettuce, diced dill pickles, sliced red onions, cubed avocado, cherry tomatoes, and shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese.
The dressing blends light mayonnaise, mustard, ketchup, dill pickle juice, and classic seasonings, providing a tangy and creamy finishing touch. Combining all components creates a contrast of textures: tender grilled meat, crisp vegetables, creamy avocado, and sharp cheese.
This salad works well as a filling lunch or dinner option that recalls the taste of a cheeseburger without the bun. The inclusion of grilled onions and pickle juice dressing brings authenticity to the flavors, making it a satisfying meal on its own or paired with simple sides.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef 93% lean
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise light
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon mustard
- black pepper to taste, freshly ground
- 1 teaspoon dill pickle juice
- 4 cups romaine lettuce chopped
- 4 teaspoons ketchup (sugar free for Keto)
- 4 dill pickles chopped, spears
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 red onion sliced into rings, small
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 ounce avocado (cubed (from 1 small haas))
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup cherry tomato halved
- 1/4 cup cheddar cheese reduced-fat, shredded
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine beef, salt and pepper. With wet hand, gently form into 4 equal patties. Set aside.
- In another large bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients. Set aside.
- Cook hamburger patties on a grill to medium doneness, around 4-5 minutes per side. After flipping the patties, add the onion rings to the grill. Cook onion for the remaining 4-5 minutes, flipping halfway through. Allow patties to rest for 5-10 minutes then cut each patty into 16 bite-size pieces.
- Add the lettuce, pickles, onion, avocado and tomato to the bowl. Divide the salad among 4 plates, top each with grilled onions, cheese, and 1 chopped patty. Drizzle with ¼ of the dressing.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 311 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1salad | |
| Calories | 311kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 11.5g | 4% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 79mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 417mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4.5g | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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