Big Mac Salad

Growing up getting a Big Mac at our favorite fast food restaurant was always big deal. That Big Mac Special Sauce that topped the burger was always my favorite part.

Now that I am trying to do low carb, I am glad that I can now have it in a Big Mac Salad. Some may say that it is just a fancy name for Thousand Island Dressing, but it is different.

The Big Mac Sauce is used for salad dressing on this cheeseburger salad is so easy to make. Not only is good on a salad but we love it as a dipping sauce to some of our favorite foods. Try these other big mac recipes – Big Mac Tater Tot Casserole, Big Mac Wrap, Big Mac Pizza and Big Mac Sloppy Joes.

Favorite Reasons to Love this Big Mac Salad Recipe

• Perfect Weeknight Meal – We love that this a quick and easy meal that everyone loves. You can top your salad that a variety of ingredients.
• Low Carb – Even though this is a low net carbs big mac salad, my family still loves it. Plus it is loaded with vegetables and protein to keep you full.
• Budget Friendly Meal – This meal is so much cheaper than going through the drive-thru and it is better for you.
• Curve your Fast Food Craving – This is my go-to meal when I am craving my favorite Big Mac. It is a Big Mac without the bun.
• Use the Big Mac Sauce –We love to use the leftover Big Mac sauce for other things such as a sandwich spread or for dipping our chicken nuggets in.
• Keto Big Mac Salad Recipe – If you are doing the Keto diet or trying to stay on a low carb diet this gluten-free recipe is for you.

Ingredients 

• Lean Ground Beef – You can also use Ground Turkey
• Heads Romaine Lettuce – Use any type of lettuce you prefer. You can even use iceberg lettuce
• Red Onion – Thinly slice the onions
• Shredded Cheddar Cheese – Substitute the cheese to what you prefer
• Cherry Tomatoes – You can also use Roma Tomatoes

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How to Make Big Mac Salad

• Step 1 – Prepare the Sauce – Stir the Big Mac sauce ingredients together in a bowl. 
• Step 2 – Place in Refrigerator – Refrigerate while you prepare the rest of the salad.  It can also be made days in advance. 
• Step 3 – Brown Ground Beef – Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until no longer pink.  Season with the salt and pepper. 
• Step 4 – Continue Cooking – Cook until the beef is fully browned and cooked through (7-10 minutes).  Move the beef from the pan to a plate lined with a paper towel to cool.  
• Step 5 – Prepare the Salad – Then chop the lettuce and place it in individual serving salad bowls. Top the lettuce with the cool meat, onions and pickles, tomatoes, and shredded cheese.

• Step 6 – Top with Big Mac Sauce – Drizzle the salad with the Big Mac sauce and then serve.  

Recipe Tips

• Double the Sauce Recipe – My family loves this sauce. It great to make ahead of time and place in the refrigerator. We love to use as a dipping sauce with our grilled chicken or steaks.
• Lean Ground Beef – We love using a lean ground beef or ground turkey. It prevents a lot of grease in your salad.
• On the Go – If you need a salad to go, layer everything in a air tight container. Then when you are ready to eat, top with your big mac sauce, close the lid and give it a shake.

Big Mac Salad Topping Ideas

The options are endless as to what you can top your salad with. These are some of our favorites:

• Meat – We used Ground Beef but you can also use ground turkey or a beef patty.
• Cheese – To keep with being a low carb meal, make sure you shred your own cheese. We used cheddar cheese, but pepper jack cheese or Colby Monterrey jack cheese are good options.
• Tomatoes – Sliced cherry tomatoes, grape tomatoes, or roma tomatoes are always a crowd pleaser.
• Onions – Red or white onions are good choices.
• Slice Pickles – This salad wouldn’t be complete without the flavor of sliced pickles. Black Olives are always a good options.
• Ketchup – If you love ketchup on your burger, you might like to add it or yellow mustard to the cheeseburger salad.

What Else Can I Use the Big Mac Sauce on?

We love the big mac sauce as a dipping sauce or as a sandwich spread. You can keep it in a mason jar in the fridge. Here are some other ways to use Big Mac Sauce:

• It is great on Hamburgers and Hot dogs.
• Mix in with your pasta salad
• Top your lettuce Wraps
• Put a spoonful on your bake potatoes
• My kids use it has a dipping sauce for their french fries and onion rings
• Use as a dipping sauce with chopped vegetables

Frequently Asked Questions