Homemade Big Mac Salad
Enjoy all the flavors of your favorite fast food burger in a fresh and easy salad bowl.
recipesbynani.comThis salad is one of my favorite quick dinners because it hits all those classic cravings without needing a bun. It is crisp, savory, and brings that iconic burger taste right to your kitchen table.
The secret really is in the sauce. It comes together in just a minute and ties all the fresh veggies and seasoned beef together perfectly. I love to make a double batch of the dressing to keep in the fridge for other meals throughout the week.
🧺 Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 head iceberg lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup dill pickles, chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
👩🍳Instructions
- 1
Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until it is fully cooked through.
- 2
Season the beef with onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper while it cooks, then drain the excess fat and set the meat aside to cool slightly.
- 3
Whisk together the mayonnaise, ketchup, sweet pickle relish, white vinegar, and paprika in a small bowl until the dressing is smooth.
- 4
Arrange the chopped lettuce in a large serving bowl or on individual plates.
- 5
Top the lettuce with the cooked beef, tomatoes, red onion, pickles, and shredded cheese.
- 6
Drizzle the homemade sauce over the top just before serving and toss everything together.
💡 Tips
Store the dressing in a separate airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. If you have leftovers, keep the salad ingredients and the dressing apart so the lettuce stays crunchy.
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