Description
Big Mac Salad: Keto-Friendly Flavor Explosion at Home is a delightful twist on the classic burger, allowing you to enjoy all its iconic flavors in a satisfying salad form. This recipe is low-carb, making it perfect for those following a keto diet, and it’s quick to prepare—ready in just 20 minutes! The combination of seasoned ground beef, fresh vegetables, and a creamy dressing creates a flavorful dish that’s ideal for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Ground Beef (lean)
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1 tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Pepper
- 4 cups Iceberg Lettuce (or romaine)
- 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 1 cup Chopped Cherry Tomatoes
- 1 cup Sliced Pickles
- 2 tbsp Toasted Sesame Seeds
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp Dill Relish
- 1 tbsp Yellow Mustard
- 1 tbsp Ketchup (optional)
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1 tsp Sugar (optional)
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef with garlic powder, onion powder, soy sauce, salt, and pepper until browned.
- Chop lettuce into bite-sized pieces and prepare tomatoes and pickles.
- In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, dill relish, mustard, ketchup (optional), lemon juice, smoked paprika, and sugar (if desired).
- In a large mixing bowl, layer the salad starting with lettuce, followed by the cooked beef, cheese, tomatoes, pickles, and sesame seeds.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 salad (approximately 290g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg