Cheeseburger Salad with Skinny Special Sauce
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
1
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Calories
254 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Cheeseburger Salad with Skinny Special Sauce
Description
The Cheeseburger Salad begins with 1 pound of ground beef cooked with steak seasoning until browned and crumbly. A single serving of the cooked beef is layered over chopped romaine lettuce. Shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, halved tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, and no-sugar-added bread and butter pickles are added as toppings. Optional Skinny Special Sauce can be drizzled for extra flavor.
This salad delivers the familiar combination of burger ingredients while providing a fresher texture and lighter alternative to a traditional cheeseburger. The cooked ground beef acts as a hearty protein base, complemented by the fresh vegetables and cheese. The sauce adds a creamy and tangy dimension reminiscent of burger sauces.
The recipe yields 4-5 servings of seasoned beef, allowing leftovers for additional salads or meals. This makes the dish practical for meal prep or enjoying layered burger flavors without bread. Black pepper can be added to taste before serving.
The salad is a convenient way to enjoy classic cheeseburger elements in a bowl form, suitable for those looking to reduce carbs or add more greens.
Ingredients
To Make the Ground Beef:
- 1 lb. ground beef 93% lean 7% fat
- 1 Tbsp steak seasoning
To Assemble the Salad:
- 4 cups romaine lettuce chopped, 170g
- 1/3 cup ground beef cooked, 75g
- 2 Tbsp cheddar cheese reduced-fat, shredded, 14g
- 1/2 cup tomato halved - or cherry tomatoes, medley, 90g
- 1/2 cup onion thinly sliced, red, 30g
- 1 oz. Bread and butter pickles no sugar added, 28g
- 2 Tbsp Skinny Special Sauce optional, 30g
- black pepper optional, fresh ground
Instructions
- In a large skillet, add beef and steak seasoning. Cook on medium heat for about 5-7 minutes or until browned, breaking into pieces as you go. Remove from heat and set aside. You will have 4-5 servings of beef here.
- Add romaine to bowl. Top with beef, cheese, tomatoes, onions, pickles, and Skinny Special Sauce, if desired.
Notes
- The Skinny Special Sauce recipe is separate and optional, allowing customization of dressing amount and macros.
- Cooked ground beef yields 4-5 servings; use leftovers for additional salads or meals.
- This salad serves one portion of the prepared beef, making it suitable for meal prep or leftovers.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 254 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1salad (not including special sauce) | |
| Calories | 254kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 26.2g | 52% |
| Fat | 9.2g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4g | 22% |
| Fiber | 5.4g | 22% |
| Sugar | 6.3g | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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