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.”
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
- 4 cups shredded lettuce
- 1 small onion (diced)
- ½ cup dill pickles (chopped)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup diced tomatoes (optional)
For the Keto Big Mac Sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp sugar-free ketchup
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 tbsp dill pickle relish
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil and ground beef.
- Cook until browned and crumbly. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- In a bowl, whisk together all sauce ingredients until smooth.
- In a large salad bowl, layer lettuce, beef, onion, pickles, tomatoes, and cheese.
- Drizzle with the Big Mac sauce and toss lightly before serving.