5.0 from 81 votes
Cheeseburger Salad (Big Mac Salad)
Skip the drive-thru and make this homemade salad that tastes just like a Big Mac!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 salads
Calories: 557 kcal
Course:
Salad , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- Mix all dressing ingredients in a small bowl. Refrigerate at least 20 minutes (so the dehydrated onion can soften).
Cup of Yum
Sesame Croutons
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- 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.
- Place the "croutons" on a baking sheet and bake about 8 minutes or until crisp.
Salad Preparation
- Brown ground beef with onion powder and garlic powder until no pink remains. Drain fat and season with seasoned salt and pepper to taste.
- Place ¼ of the lettuce in each bowl. Top with beef, pickles, onions, cheese, and croutons.
- 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:
- 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
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
% 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.