Description
A vibrant and crunchy salad that captures the flavors of a classic Big Mac, making it a guilt-free indulgence.
Ingredients
- Chopped iceberg lettuce
- Very lean ground beef
- Shredded Colby Jack cheese
- Diced Roma tomatoes
- Sliced red onion
- Diced dill pickles
- Thousand Island dressing
Instructions
- Chop iceberg lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.
- In a large skillet, heat to medium-high and crumble in the ground beef, cooking until browned and crumbled.
- Drain excess fat from the beef and allow it to cool slightly.
- Layer the warm beef over the salad greens and sprinkle with cheese, tomatoes, onion, and pickles.
- Drizzle Thousand Island dressing over the salad and toss gently just before serving.
Notes
For a make-ahead option, prep toppings in advance and store separately. Use ground turkey or veggie crumbles as a substitute for a lighter alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking Required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg