Big Mac Salad
A delicious salad inspired by the classic Big Mac, combining fresh vegetables with a flavorful beef and special sauce dressing.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 tablespoon neutral flavored oil (avocado oil, olive oil, etc.)
- 1 pound lean ground beef (85/15 or 90/10 preferred)
- 1 teaspoon salt (more or less to taste)
- ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper (more or less to taste)
- ½ cup mayonnaise (see Notes)
- 1 tablespoon ketchup (see Notes)
- 2 tablespoons dill pickle relish
- 1 teaspoon dried minced onion
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 2 teaspoons sugar (see Notes)
- ¼ teaspoon salt (more or less to taste)
- 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup diced tomatoes
- ½ cup thinly sliced onions (white or red)
- ½ cup dill pickle slices
Instructions
- Cook the ground beef with salt and pepper until browned, then drain excess fat.
- Mix mayonnaise, ketchup, relish, minced onion, vinegar, sugar, and salt to make the sauce.
- In a large bowl, combine chopped lettuce, beef, cheese, tomatoes, onions, and pickles.
- Drizzle with the sauce and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately or chilled.
Notes
For best flavor, use high-quality mayonnaise and fresh vegetables.