Big Mac Salad Recipe (McDonalds Inspired)
Big Mac Salad is inspired by the McDonald’s classic! A lot lighter than the burgers, you’re going to want to make this recipe on repeat!!
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1 teaspoon granulated onion
- 1 large head iceberg lettuce chopped and washed
- 1 cup halved grape tomatoes
- 3 pickle spears roughly chopped
- 1/2 red onion sliced
- 1 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese
For the dressing:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 2 teaspoons sweet pickle relish
- 2 teaspoon finely minced white onion
- pinch of kosher salt or to taste
- pinch of black pepper or to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with the kosher salt, black pepper, granulated garlic, and granulated onion. Break the meat apart as it cooks until it is no longer pink. Drain any excess grease if necessary. Set aside to cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped iceberg lettuce, grape tomatoes, chopped pickles, red onion, and shredded cheddar cheese. Toss gently to mix.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, ketchup, white vinegar, sweet pickle relish, minced white onion, salt and black pepper until well combined and smooth.
- Add the ground beef to the salad and toss to combine, transfer the salad to a large serving bowl or platter if desired.
- Drizzle on the homemade salad dressing, serve and enjoy!
Notes
Feel free to substitute cheddar cheese with other cheeses such as pepper jack, mozzarella, or American cheese.
For added texture and flavor additional toppings such as avocado, crumbled bacon, or hard boiled eggs can be added to the salad.
The homemade dressing can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, shake or stir well before using.
The salad is best enjoyed fresh, but leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 day. Note, the lettuce might wilt and lose its crispness.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 604cal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 48g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 117mg | Sodium: 1518mg | Sugar: 8g | Fiber: 3g | Calcium: 283mg | Iron: 3mg