Lunch & light meals · Stovetop

Keto Big Mac Salad

There’s something oddly comforting about the flavor of a Big Mac — that mix of smoky beef, melted cheese, and tangy pickles. It’s pure fast-food nostalgia, and this Keto Big Mac Salad brings it back without the bun, the sugar, or the regret. Every forkful hits that same flavor combo, but you get to skip the sluggish “post-burger crash.”

Published and edited by Thomas for DailyKeto.

Prep: 5 min
Cook: 10 min
Total: 15 min
Servings: 4 Servings
Net carbs: 3.3g
Method: Stovetop

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THE RECIPE

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Step 1

Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil and ground beef.

For this step: 1 lb ground beef, 1 tbsp olive oil or butter

Step 2

Cook until browned and crumbly. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.

For this step: Salt and pepper (to taste), ½ tsp paprika, Salt (to taste)

Step 3

In a bowl, whisk together all sauce ingredients until smooth.

Step 4

In a large salad bowl, layer lettuce, beef, onion, pickles, tomatoes, and cheese.

For this step: 1 lb ground beef, 4 cups shredded lettuce, 1 small onion (diced), ½ cup dill pickles (chopped), 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1 cup diced tomatoes (optional)

Step 5

Drizzle with the Big Mac sauce and toss lightly before serving.

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Calories: 636
Protein: 27.4g
Fat: 56.7g
Total carbs: 5.1g
Fiber: 1.3g
Sugar alcohol: 0.5g
Net carbs: 3.3g