Description
A healthy twist on the classic Big Mac, this salad combines ground beef with fresh vegetables and a tangy dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup dill pickles, chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup Thousand Island dressing
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Season the cooked beef with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir to combine and remove from heat.
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded lettuce, cherry tomatoes, dill pickles, shredded cheddar cheese, and red onion.
- Add the seasoned beef to the salad mixture and toss gently to combine.
- Drizzle the Thousand Island dressing over the salad and toss again to coat evenly.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 15-30 minutes for a cooler dish.
Notes
- For added crunch, consider topping the salad with crushed tortilla chips or croutons.
- To make it a low-carb option, substitute the dressing with a low-carb alternative and omit the cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg