Description
This Keto Big Mac Salad is a low-carb, grain-free alternative to the classic Big Mac, packed with all the flavors you love but without the bun! It’s a hearty salad with ground beef, cheese, pickles, lettuce, and a creamy Big Mac sauce that’s perfect for anyone following a ketogenic or low-carb diet.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Ground Beef
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
- 4 cups Romaine Lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup Dill Pickles, chopped
- 1/4 cup Red Onion, finely chopped (optional)
- 1/4 cup Sugar-Free Thousand Island Dressing or Big Mac Sauce (recipe below)
For the Big Mac Sauce:
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Sugar-Free Ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Yellow Mustard
- 1 tablespoon Dill Pickle Relish
- 1 teaspoon White Vinegar
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Ground Beef: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up into crumbles with a spoon. Drain any excess fat and season with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Prepare the Salad Base: In a large bowl, add the chopped romaine lettuce, shredded cheddar cheese, and chopped dill pickles.
- Make the Big Mac Sauce: In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sugar-free ketchup, yellow mustard, dill pickle relish, white vinegar, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Assemble the Salad: Add the cooked ground beef to the salad bowl with the lettuce mixture. Drizzle the Big Mac sauce over the top and toss everything to combine.
- Serve: Garnish with red onion if desired, and serve immediately for a fresh, flavorful keto-friendly meal!
Notes
- You can store leftover salad and sauce separately in the fridge for up to 2 days. The sauce can be used as a dip for other low-carb snacks.
- If you prefer, you can substitute ground turkey or chicken for the beef.
- For added crunch, you can sprinkle some crumbled bacon or low-carb croutons on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg