Description
This Big Mac Salad transforms a fast-food classic into a lighter, healthier option, combining ground beef, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, pickles, and cheese with a tangy Thousand Island-style dressing.
Ingredients
- 6 cups chopped iceberg lettuce
- 1½ pounds very lean ground beef, browned and drained
- 1½ cups shredded Colby Jack cheese
- 1 cup diced Roma tomatoes
- 1 cup sliced red onion
- ½ cup diced dill pickles
- Thousand Island dressing, to taste
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat until fully cooked. Drain the excess fat.
- Layer the chopped iceberg lettuce in a large serving bowl.
- Sprinkle the warm ground beef over the lettuce.
- Add shredded Colby Jack cheese, diced Roma tomatoes, sliced red onion, and diced dill pickles.
- Drizzle with Thousand Island dressing to taste, toss lightly, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Keep components separate if prepping in advance to maintain freshness.
- Use yellow onions or sweet pickles as substitutions if needed.
- Try cheddar cheese or cherry tomatoes for variation.
- Top with sesame seeds, avocado slices, or crumbled bacon for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
