Growing up, whenever we went to McDonald’s, I would usually get a Big Mac. Maybe it was the size, or maybe the flavor, who knows, but it was always my first choice. I finally learned my lesson after it would make me feel bloated and full to the brim after eating it.
A couple of months ago, I came across a recipe for a Big Mac salad. I saved it, hoping to make it one day for dinner but didn’t. Last week, I put it on our meal plan, David made it and I LOVED it, my kids did as well. It tasted exactly like the burger but it was a lot lighter – without the bun. Needless to say, we’ll be having it for dinner again this coming week. It’s that good!
Big Mac Salad
https://gimmedelicious.com
Ingredients
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1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup diced onions
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
6 cups romaine lettuce (chopped)
1/2 cup sliced red onion
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup tomato, diced (optional)
1/4 cup dill pickles (sliced or diced)
For The Big Mac Sauce:
3/4 cup mayo
2 tablespoon dill pickles, finely minced (or pickle relish)
1 tablespoon mustard
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
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Directions
Cook beef: Add the beef to a large pan and brown over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes, smashing the beef to crumble.
Add the onion, salt & pepper and cook for another 4-5 minutes or until the onion is softened and the beef is browned, cooked through and slightly crispy.
Make the big mac sauce: whisk all the ingredients in a medium bowl.
Assemble:
Divide the lettuce into 4 bowls
Top each bowl with ΒΌ the browned beef, onion, cheese, tomato and pickle
Drizzle with big mac sauce and serve immediately.
