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A big mac salad in a bowl.

Big Mac Salad

This easy salad recipe brings beefy burger flavors and packs a punch with the zesty Mac Sauce dressing!
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 241kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3 romaine hearts (chopped)
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar ( or Mexican blend cheese)
  • ¼ cup dill pickle chips (halved)
  • ¼ cup onion (diced)
  • 2 tomatoes (chopped)
  • 3 tablespoon Homemade Big Mac Sauce (or Thousand Island Dressing)

For the Sesame Bun Croutons:

  • 2 sesame seed buns
  • 1 pinch salt
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the beef and cook, breaking up any big chunks, until no pink remains, about 5-6 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Set aside.
  • Divide the lettuce among four bowls and top with beef, cheese, pickles, tomatoes, and onions. Drizzle with big mac sauce.

For the croutons:

  • Slice some sesame seeds buns into cubes. Drizzle with a few teaspoons olive oil and sprinkle with salt and garlic powder. Air fry for 3 minutes, toss, and fry another 1-2 minutes, or until golden brown and toasted.

Notes

Croutons can also be toasted on a baking sheet in the broiler

Equipment

large nonstick skillet
wooden spoon
measuring spoons
measuring cups (dry ingredients)
chefs knife
cutting board
Air fryer
Course Main Course, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword big mac salad, burger salad, cheeseburger salad

Nutrition

Calories: 241kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 381mg | Potassium: 375mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 4040IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 102mg | Iron: 2mg