Description
This Cheeseburger Salad is a low-carb, gluten-free twist on the classic Big Mac, perfect for a healthy and quick meal! Loaded with lean ground beef, fresh vegetables, cheese, and a drizzle of Thousand Island dressing, it’s a burger without the bun!
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 pounds very lean ground beef, browned and drained
- 6 cups chopped iceberg lettuce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Colby jack cheese
- 1 cup diced Roma tomatoes
- 1 cup sliced red onion
- 1/2 cup diced dill pickles
- Thousand Island dressing (to taste)
Instructions
- Add the chopped lettuce to an extra-large serving bowl.
- Sprinkle the cooked ground beef over the lettuce.
- Add the shredded cheese, diced tomatoes, sliced onion, and diced dill pickles on top of the beef. Toss to combine.
- Drizzle with Thousand Island dressing to your preference and serve immediately.
Notes
- Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Tip: You can cook the ground beef ahead of time and store it in the fridge or freezer for even quicker prep. Brown the beef, drain it, let it cool, and store in a Ziploc bag.
- Serving Tip: For a “build your own bowl” experience, serve the toppings in separate bowls for everyone to customize their salad!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg