Description
Enjoy the classic Big Mac flavor in a healthy, low-carb salad bowl! This recipe deconstructs the iconic burger into a vibrant and satisfying meal packed with protein and healthy fats.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g (1.1 lb) Ground Beef (80% lean), grass-fed recommended
- 150g (5.3 oz) Iceberg Lettuce, shredded
- 100g (3.5 oz) Red Cabbage, thinly sliced
- 50g (1.75 oz) Dill Pickle Chips, sliced
- 60g (2.1 oz) Cheddar Cheese, shredded
- 1 ripe Avocado, diced
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) Toasted Sesame Seeds
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) Olive Oil
- 80g (⅓ cup) Full-Fat Mayonnaise
- 15g (1 tbsp) Yellow Mustard
- 10g (2 tsp) Sugar-Free Ketchup
- 5g (1 tsp) White Vinegar
- 2g (½ tsp) Onion Powder
- 2g (½ tsp) Garlic Powder
- 2g (½ tsp) Smoked Paprika
- 1g (¼ tsp) Salt
- 2g (½ tsp) Liquid Erythritol Sweetener (optional)
- 5g (1 tbsp) Sugar-Free Dill Pickle Relish
- 5g (1 tbsp) Fresh Chives, finely chopped
Instructions
- Prepare Special Sauce: Whisk together mayonnaise, mustard, ketchup, vinegar, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt, erythritol (optional), and relish; refrigerate for 10 minutes.
- Cook Ground Beef: Season beef with salt and pepper; form a thin patty and cook in olive oil for 3-4 minutes per side until cooked through. Crumble after resting.
- Prep Vegetables: Shred lettuce, slice cabbage, and dice avocado.
- Assemble Salad Base: Layer shredded lettuce in a bowl.
- Layer Ingredients: Add cabbage, avocado, and cheddar cheese.
- Add Beef & Sauce: Scatter beef and drizzle sauce over the salad.
- Garnish & Serve: Sprinkle with sesame seeds and chives; serve immediately.
Notes
For best results, use high-quality ground beef and don’t skip the resting period for the beef. Adjust the sauce to your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 650 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 50 g
- Saturated Fat: 25 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
Keywords: keto,big mac,salad,ground beef,low carb,healthy,easy,lunch,dinner