Keto "Big Mac" Salad

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  • prep time

    prep time

    15 min

  • cook time

    cook time

    25 min

  • ready time

    ready time

    40 min

Keto "Big Mac" Salad

You will not miss the bread in this Keto “Big Mac” Salad! Crispy, buttery lettuce is topped with a crumbled hamburger, slices of dill pickles, squares of sharp cheddar cheese, sliced red onion, and a delicious cheeseburger sauce made from homemade mayo, paprika, garlic, and onion powders. The flavors scream cheeseburger and it is so good. It is easy to meal prep ahead as well as you can store all the salad ingredients together and heat the meat separately. I love the healthy fats and proteins in this meal!

What kind of ground beef should I use?

Please use 80% ground beef as the extra fat helps add satiety.

Do I have to make homemade mayo?

No, feel free to substitute the mayo with store-bought mayo. However, you can control the type of fat used in the homemade mayo to make it healthier.

How can I prep this meal ahead of time?

Feel free to wash and chop all the vegetables for this dish as well as slice the cheese. You can have all the ingredients that stay cold in a salad together in a container. The meat can be placed in a separate container so when you go to serve the meal, the beef can be heated separately and then placed on top of the cold salad ingredients. Of course, keep the dressing separate until it is time to serve.

  • Net Carbs

    4.8 g

  • Fiber

    2 g

  • Total Carbs

    6.9 g

  • Protein

    51.2 g

  • Fats

    86.3 g

1015 cals

Keto "Big Mac" Salad

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Ingredients

  • Beef Ground 80% Lean 20% Fat Or Hamburger Patty Raw

    Beef Ground 80% Lean 20% Fat Or Hamburger Patty Raw

    4.5 lb

  • Coarse Kosher Salt

    Coarse Kosher Salt

    4 tsp

  • Garlic powder

    Garlic powder

    4 tsp

  • Onion powder

    Onion powder

    2 tsp

  • Raw egg

    Raw egg

    1 large

  • Apple cider vinegar

    Apple cider vinegar

    2 tbsp

  • Avocado oil

    Avocado oil

    1 cup

  • Dijon mustard

    Dijon mustard

    1 tbsp

  • Paprika

    Paprika

    1 tsp

  • Garlic powder

    Garlic powder

    4 tsp

  • Onion powder

    Onion powder

    2 tsp

  • Seasoned Salt

    Seasoned Salt

    0.25 tsp

  • Lettuce

    Lettuce

    18 oz

  • Cheddar cheese

    Cheddar cheese

    8 slice (from pre-sliced package) - each 3/4 ounce

  • Red onion

    Red onion

    0.33 small

  • Dill pickles

    Dill pickles

    0.5 cup

Recipe Steps

steps 5

40 min

  • Step 1

    Wash the lettuce well and then slice it into 1” pieces. Spin it dry in a salad spinner and set aside. Slice the red onion into thin strips. Slice the cheese slices into small squares. Brown the beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, adding in 4 tsp kosher salt, 4 tsp garlic powder, and 2 tsp onion powder. Once browned and no longer pink, set aside while you make the mayo-based dressing.
    Step 1
  • Step 2

    In a blender, combine the egg, apple cider vinegar, 1 tsp kosher salt, and dijon mustard.
    Step 2
  • Step 3

    Slowly add in 1 cup of avocado oil. It will not look very thick but will continue to thicken as it sets. Add in the paprika, remaining garlic powder, onion powder, and Lawry’s seasoning or another season-all type seasoning.
    Step 3
  • Step 4

    To assemble the salads, add about 2 ¼ oz of lettuce to each bowl, top it with the beef, the cheese squares, three pickles per bowl, and some of the red onion.
    Step 4
  • Step 5

    Dress the salad with the mayo and serve immediately.
    Step 5

Comments 3

  • Mommasquared

    Mommasquared a year ago

    I'm a little confused on the dressing.... the ingredients and recipe say egg, but it also says it's a mayo based dressing.... so if you make this the way the recipe say, you're eating a raw egg?? 🤢🤢

    • Monaco

      Monaco 2 months ago

      Mayo is made of eggs the emulsification (blending) with the lemon cooks the egg

    • FortuitousKetone511497

      FortuitousKetone511497 7 months ago

      It is mayo based, mayo is made of eggs, oil, and lemon juice/vinegar!