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A hand holding a bowl of salad that's burger style with minced meat, lettuce, tomatoes, and pickles.
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Big Mac Salad

This Big Mac Salad is like your favorite burger, deconstructed in a bowl! It has so much flavor and texture, you’ll love every bite! It features tender beef, pickles, cheese, and fresh veggies all topped with homemade Big Mac sauce!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Skill Level: Beginner
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Rena Awada

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef or 4 burger patties
  • Kosher salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 large head iceberg lettuce chopped
  • 1 red onion diced
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 3-4 dill pickles diced
  • 4 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds

Big Mac Sauce/dressing:

  • 3/4 cup mayo
  • 1/4 cup dill pickle liquid
  • 1 tablespoon mustard
  • 1-2 tablespoons sriracha sauce

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients and set aside. (3/4 cup mayo, 1/4 cup dill pickle liquid, 1 tablespoon mustard, and 1-2 tablespoons sriracha sauce)
  • Heat a large pan over medium heat and cook the meat (1 pound lean ground beef), mincing it with a wooden spoon.
    Mincing ground beef in a skillet.
  • Once the meat is no longer pink, season with some Kosher salt and pepper. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for 2-3 minutes. Drain the extra grease and set aside to cool.
  • In a large bowl, add the 1 large head iceberg lettuce, 1 red onion, 2 cups cherry tomatoes, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, and 3-4 dill pickles.
    Chopped lettuce in a white bowl near a cutting board.
  • Add the cooked meat and drizzle with the dressing.
    Adding ground beef with veggies in a large bowl.
  • Sprinkle with 4 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds and serve.
    Big Mac salad in a large serving bowl near salad tongs.

Notes

  • Storing: Store leftover salad in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days. If you’re meal prepping these salads for lunch for the week, it's best to store the ingredients separately and assemble in the morning or before eating.
  • Making ahead: Store the meat in its large container. Wash all of the fresh veggies (if needed), prep them, and store each in a separate container. Then, each day that you plan on enjoying a Big Mac salad, you can simply assemble and dig in.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 565kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 20g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 1867mg | Potassium: 962mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1495IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 228mg | Iron: 5mg