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Low-Carb Big Mac Salad Bowl

Enjoy all the satisfying flavors of the drive-thru classic in this loaded, low-carb Big Mac Salad Bowl – a quick, easy, and much healthier way to satisfy those burger cravings!
Prep Time 12 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 24 minutes
Servings 9
Calories 420 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Salad:

  • 1.5 lbs Ground Beef 85/15 recommended
  • 12 oz Romaine Lettuce chopped
  • 1.5 cups Chopped Tomatoes
  • 1 1/4 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 3/4 cup Diced Dill Pickles
  • 1/4 cup Finely Minced Red Onion
  • 1.5 teaspoons Sea Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper

For the Burger Sauce Dressing:

  • 3/4 cup Mayonnaise
  • 3 Tablespoons Finely Diced Dill Pickles
  • 2 Tablespoons Powdered Monk Fruit/Allulose Blend Sweetener or preferred sugar-free sweetener, adjust to taste
  • 1 Tablespoon Yellow Mustard
  • 1.5 teaspoons White Vinegar
  • 3/4 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce

Instructions
 

  • Place the ground beef into a large skillet set over medium-high heat. Use a spatula to break the meat apart as it cooks. Season generously with the sea salt and black pepper.
  • Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, for approximately 10-12 minutes, until the beef is thoroughly browned and any excess moisture has cooked off. Drain off any excess fat if desired.
  • While the beef is cooking, prepare the dressing. Combine the mayonnaise, 3 tablespoons diced pickles, sweetener, mustard, white vinegar, smoked paprika, and Worcestershire sauce in a blender or food processor.
  • Blend until the dressing is smooth and creamy. If it seems too thick, you can blend in a teaspoon of water or olive oil at a time until it reaches your preferred consistency. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed. Set aside (refrigerate if making ahead).
  • In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, chopped tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, 3/4 cup diced pickles, and minced red onion.
  • Add the cooked, seasoned ground beef to the salad bowl with the vegetables and cheese.
  • Pour the prepared burger sauce dressing over the salad components.
  • Toss everything together gently until the salad is evenly coated with the dressing. Serve immediately.

Notes

Estimated Nutrition Information (Per Serving - Approx. 1.5 cups)
  • Calories: 420
  • Total Fat: 33g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg
  • Sodium: 890mg (will vary based on salt added, pickle/mayo brands)
  • Total Carbohydrates: 4.5g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.5g
  • Total Sugars: 2g
  • Protein: 24g
  • Net Carbs: 3g
(Disclaimer: Nutritional values are estimates calculated using standard food databases (USDA standard references where applicable for 85/15 ground beef) and may vary based on specific ingredients, brands, and measurement accuracy. Sodium content is particularly variable.)