Cheeseburger Salad (Big Mac Salad)

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5.0

81 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    4 salads

  • Calories

    557 kcal

  • Course

    Salad, Lunch, Dinner

  • Cuisine

    American

Cheeseburger Salad (Big Mac Salad)

Skip the drive-thru and make this homemade salad that tastes just like a Big Mac!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 hamburger buns or 1 cup prepared croutons
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 head iceberg lettuce or romaine lettuce, washed and chopped
  • 3 dill pickles sliced
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or cubed processed cheese
  • ½ cup Thinly sliced red onion or 2 tablespoons dehydrated onion flakes soaked in hot water to rehydrate*
  • salt and black pepper to taste

Dressing

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons French Dressing or Heinz Chili Sauce or ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons chopped dill pickles
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons dried minced onion
  • 2-3 tablespoons milk
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Instructions

  1. Mix all dressing ingredients in a small bowl. Refrigerate at least 20 minutes (so the dehydrated onion can soften).

Sesame Croutons

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Cut small 1" circles out of a sesame seed bun (or cut into cubes). Lightly spray with cooking spray and sprinkle with little bit of seasoned salt.
  3. Place the "croutons" on a baking sheet and bake about 8 minutes or until crisp.

Salad Preparation

  1. Brown ground beef with onion powder and garlic powder until no pink remains. Drain fat and season with seasoned salt and pepper to taste.
  2. Place ¼ of the lettuce in each bowl. Top with beef, pickles, onions, cheese, and croutons.
  3. Drizzle with dressing and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Notes

  • Onions: I find buying dehydrated onion flakes and rehydrating them gives a great flavor and reminds me of the onions found on a Big Mac. You can use fresh onions (or a combination) if you'd prefer.
  • I find buying dehydrated onion flakes and rehydrating them gives a great flavor and reminds me of the onions found on a Big Mac. You can use fresh onions (or a combination) if you'd prefer.
  • Optional additions: BBQ sauce, diced tomatoes, crumbled bacon 
  • Shortcut Tips: 
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  • To save on prep time, buy shredded cheese and washed lettuce.
  • Sesame seed croutons can be replaced with regular croutons.
  • Purchased Thousand Island Dressing can be used instead of homemade dressing.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 557 (28%) Carbohydrates 30g (10%) Protein 33g (66%) Fat 34g (52%) Saturated Fat 14g (70%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 112mg (37%) Sodium 1076mg (45%) Potassium 804mg (23%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 13g (26%) Vitamin A 1145IU (23%) Vitamin C 11mg (12%) Calcium 332mg (33%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4salads

Amount Per Serving

Calories 557 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 557 28%
Carbohydrates 30g 10%
Protein 33g 66%
Fat 34g 52%
Saturated Fat 14g 70%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 112mg 37%
Sodium 1076mg 45%
Potassium 804mg 17%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 13g 26%
Vitamin A 1145IU 23%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Calcium 332mg 33%
Iron 4mg 22%

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

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