Ingredients
– 1 pound ground beef
– 1 teaspoon onion powder
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– Salt and pepper to taste
– 6 cups Romaine lettuce, chopped
– 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
– 1 cup pickles, sliced
– 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
– ½ cup diced onions
– ½ cup Thousand Island dressing (or Big Mac sauce)
– Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Creating the Quick and Easy Big Mac Salad is straightforward. Just follow these steps:
1. Brown the Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat.
2. Season the Beef: Add onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the beef. Stir well and cook for another 2 minutes.
3. Prepare the Vegetables: While the beef is cooking, chop the Romaine lettuce, halve the cherry tomatoes, slice the pickles, and dice the onions.
4. Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, layer the chopped lettuce, cooked beef, cherry tomatoes, pickles, shredded cheese, and diced onions.
5. Add Dressing: Drizzle the Thousand Island dressing over the salad. Toss gently to combine all ingredients.
6. Garnish: Sprinkle sesame seeds on top if desired for added flavor and crunch.
7. Serve: Divide the salad into individual bowls or plates and serve immediately.
These simple steps will guide you to an amazing salad that captures the essence of the Big Mac!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Fat: 20g
- Protein: 25g