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Keto Big Mac Salad

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All the flavors of a classic Big Mac—minus the bun! This keto burger salad is layered with seasoned ground beef, pickles, cheese, and a creamy Big Mac sauce.

  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course, Salad
  • Method: Stovetop, Assembled Salad
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

Big Mac Sauce:

3/4 cup (224 g) mayonnaise

4 teaspoons yellow mustard

2 tablespoons chopped dill pickles

1 tablespoon white vinegar

1 tablespoon chopped onion

1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

1 teaspoon sweetener (like erythritol or your choice)

Salad:

1 pound (453.59 g) lean ground beef

1 tablespoon kosher salt

1 tablespoon ground black pepper

4 cups (288 g) chopped iceberg lettuce

1/2 cup (80 g) chopped onion

1 cup (113 g) shredded sharp cheddar cheese

1/4 cup (35.75 g) chopped dill pickles

Instructions

Make the Sauce: In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, mustard, pickles, vinegar, onion, paprika, and sweetener. Stir until well combined and set aside.

Cook the Beef: Heat a 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it into crumbles, until browned. Season with salt and pepper.

Prep Salad Ingredients: While the beef cooks, chop the lettuce, onions, and pickles.

Assemble the Salad: Divide lettuce, onions, pickles, and cheddar cheese into four serving bowls. Top with cooked ground beef.

Drizzle & Serve: Add a generous drizzle of Big Mac sauce over each salad. Serve immediately.

Notes

You can prep the sauce and cooked beef in advance for quicker meals during the week.

Substitute romaine lettuce for iceberg for extra crunch and nutrition.

Adjust sweetener to taste or omit it altogether for a more tangy flavor.