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Big Mac Salad

Overhead view of a Big Mac salad with ground beef, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, pickles, and special sauce in a white bowl.
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Big Mac Salad is a low-carb, keto-friendly twist on the classic McDonald’s Big Mac. It features seasoned ground beef, crisp lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions, and a creamy homemade Big Mac-style sauce, offering all the iconic flavors in a healthy, gluten-free bowl.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
  • 4 cups chopped romaine or iceberg lettuce
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup diced dill pickles
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (optional)
  • 1/2 cup Big Mac-style sauce
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until browned and cooked through (6–8 minutes). Drain excess grease.
  2. Season the beef with salt, pepper, and a pinch of garlic powder for flavor.
  3. Prepare the Big Mac sauce by whisking together mayonnaise, mustard, diced pickles, vinegar, and paprika until smooth.
  4. In a large bowl, layer chopped lettuce, shredded cheese, diced pickles, onions, and cherry tomatoes.
  5. Add the warm ground beef over the salad base.
  6. Drizzle the homemade Big Mac sauce on top and toss gently to combine.
  7. Serve immediately or store each component separately for meal prep.

Notes

  • Use ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
  • For a vegetarian option, replace beef with tofu or lentils.
  • Store lettuce separately from the sauce to keep it crisp.
  • Add bacon, avocado, or jalapeños for extra flavor.

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