Description
A delicious and easy-to-make Big Mac Salad that captures all the flavors of the classic Big Mac burger in a fresh, low-carb salad form. Featuring seasoned ground beef, crisp iceberg lettuce, fresh tomatoes, pickles, red onions, and creamy thousand island dressing, this recipe is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner with minimal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef and Seasoning
- 1 lb ground beef (90/10)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Salad
- 1 head of iceberg lettuce
- 2 roma tomatoes, diced
- 12 pickles, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
Dressing
- 1 bottle thousand island dressing
Instructions
- Cook the Ground Beef: Place the ground beef and olive oil into a sauté pan. Add salt, pepper, paprika, and minced garlic. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the meat is browned and cooked through. Drain excess grease carefully.
- Prepare the Lettuce and Tomatoes: Wash and chop the iceberg lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Place the chopped lettuce into a large mixing bowl. Dice the roma tomatoes and add them to the bowl. Toss gently to combine.
- Add Pickles and Onion: Dice the pickles into small pieces, ensuring they are of a thicker slice for better texture. Add the diced pickles to the bowl along with the chopped red onion. Toss again to distribute everything evenly.
- Combine with Beef and Serve: Add the cooked ground beef to the salad bowl. Using salad tongs, toss all ingredients together until well mixed. Serve the salad topped with a generous amount of thousand island dressing to taste.
Notes
- Use pickles with thicker slices to retain crunch and texture.
- For a lighter version, use leaner ground beef or ground turkey.
- You can substitute iceberg lettuce with romaine for additional nutrients and crunch.
- Adjust seasoning levels in the beef to your preference.
- Thousand island dressing can be homemade or store-bought based on convenience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Big Mac Salad, Ground Beef Salad, Easy Salad Recipe, Low Carb Salad, American Salad
