Description
Culinary magic meets iconic Big Mac flavors in this deconstructed salad that brings classic burger excitement to your plate. Crisp lettuce, tangy sauce, and perfectly seasoned ingredients combine for a quick, satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
- 1 cup (100 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
Vegetables and Produce:
- 8 cups (240 grams) chopped lettuce
- 1 cup (150 grams) sliced pickles
- 1/2 cup (75 grams) diced onions
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) sliced cherry tomatoes
Big Mac Sauce Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) ketchup
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon (5 grams) garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon (5 grams) onion powder
- 1 teaspoon (5 grams) paprika
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat a skillet and sizzle ground beef over medium heat, breaking it into crumbly fragments until it achieves a rich golden-brown color.
- Sprinkle the meat with a pinch of salt and freshly ground pepper, ensuring even seasoning throughout the protein.
- Remove skillet from heat and carefully drain any excess liquid fat, then transfer the seasoned beef to a cooling surface.
- While the meat rests, gather a spacious mixing vessel and layer crisp, verdant lettuce as the foundational element.
- Scatter vibrant shredded cheese across the lettuce landscape, creating a creamy backdrop.
- Introduce tangy, sliced pickles and finely chopped onions to provide textural contrast and zesty undertones.
- Gently disperse halved cherry tomatoes throughout the salad for bursts of juicy freshness.
- Craft the signature Big Mac Sauce by whisking together complementary condiments until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Once the ground beef has cooled to room temperature, cascade it over the prepared vegetable medley.
- Drizzle the luscious sauce across the salad, then tenderly toss ingredients to ensure comprehensive coating.
- Serve immediately to maintain optimal crispness, or seal and refrigerate for a quick, satisfying meal later.
Notes
- Customize the meat by using lean ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a healthier alternative.
- Chop vegetables uniformly to ensure balanced flavor and texture in every bite.
- Prepare sauce and chop ingredients ahead of time to streamline meal preparation and reduce cooking stress.
- Store leftovers separately to maintain crisp lettuce and prevent soggy salad, mixing components just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 496
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 785 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg