Description
A delicious and keto-friendly twist on the classic Big Mac, this salad combines savory ground beef, fresh veggies, shredded cheddar, and a creamy Big Mac sauce for a satisfying low-carb meal ready in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup diced pickles
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup diced onion
Protein
- 1 lb ground beef
Sauce
- 1/2 cup Big Mac sauce (keto-friendly)
Instructions
- Cook the beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until fully browned, breaking it apart as it cooks to ensure even cooking.
- Prepare the salad base: While the beef cooks, combine the shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, pickles, shredded cheddar cheese, and diced onion in a large bowl, forming the base of your salad.
- Drain fat: Once the beef is cooked, carefully drain any excess fat to keep the salad light and keto-friendly, then allow the beef to cool slightly.
- Combine salad and beef: Add the cooked and drained ground beef to the bowl with the salad ingredients, mixing gently to incorporate all the flavors together.
- Add sauce and toss: Drizzle the keto-friendly Big Mac sauce over the salad mixture, then toss everything thoroughly to ensure the sauce evenly coats the salad.
- Serve: Serve the Big Mac salad immediately for the best flavor and freshness, and enjoy your low-carb, satisfying meal.
Notes
- You can customize the Big Mac sauce to be keto-friendly by using mayonnaise, mustard, pickles, and spices without added sugars.
- Use lean ground beef (90% lean or higher) to reduce fat content if desired.
- Feel free to add extra veggies like cucumbers or bell peppers for more crunch and nutrients.
- This salad can be prepared ahead, but add the sauce just before serving to maintain freshness.
- For added texture, sprinkle with crushed pork rinds as a low-carb substitute for croutons.
