Description
Satisfy your cravings with the Flavorful Special Sauce Big Mac Salad, a delicious twist on a classic favorite. This salad brings the iconic Big Mac flavors into a refreshing bowl, featuring seasoned ground beef, crisp iceberg lettuce, and a tangy special sauce that ties everything together. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this dish is not only quick to prepare but also customizable to suit your taste. Enjoy the delightful combination of textures and flavors in every bite, making mealtime both enjoyable and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head iceberg lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 pound ground beef, cooked and seasoned (or ground turkey or plant-based beef)
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup diced pickles
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, cook 1/2 pound of ground beef for 6–8 minutes until browned. Season with salt and pepper then set aside.
- Chop iceberg lettuce and dice the tomato. Finely chop the onion and pickles, and shred the cheese.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, yellow mustard, sweet pickle relish, white vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked ground beef with chopped vegetables and cheese. Pour the special sauce over everything and toss gently.
- Serve immediately in bowls or on a platter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (about 300g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg