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    Home / Recipes / Dinner / Keto "Big Mac" Cheeseburger Salad

    Keto "Big Mac" Cheeseburger Salad

    April 28, 2020 by Keto Cooking Christian Leave a Comment

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    That famous cheeseburger everyone knows is transformed into a delicious Big Mac Cheeseburger salad without all carbs! It even has the special sauce!

    cheeseburger salad with dressing being poured over the top

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    Did you know you could have the flavors of your favorite childhood fast-food cheeseburger right in your own kitchen and with just a few simple ingredients? You can! And it's easier than you can imagine.

    overhead view of cheeseburger salad

    This Big Mac Salad is low carb but is so big on flavor, your whole family will be asking for it! And you can feel great about making it for them too, because it's made with all fresh ingredients and is a healthy weeknight dinner option!

    side view of cheeseburger salad

    Crisp lettuce with perfectly seasoned ground beef is topped off with homemade Thousand Island dressing that gives this low carb salad incredible flavor!

    What's in a Big Mac Salad?

    • Grass-fed ground beef 
    • Lettuce
    • Grape tomatoes
    • Dill pickle slices
    • Cheddar cheese
    • Thousand Island Dressing
    • Mustard
    • Smoked paprika
    • Salt and pepper to taste

    *Exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below.

    How to Make a Big Mac Salad

    Heat a skillet to medium heat and add in the ground beef.  Add salt and pepper, then cook until meat it has browned.  Drain and set aside, while you assemble the salad.

    cooked ground beef in skillet

    Take the Thousand Island dressing and add in the mustard and smoked paprika. Stir until well combined.

    big mac salad dressing in jar being spooned out

    In each salad bowl, add in the lettuce, tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, ground beef and pickles. 

    cheeseburger salad without dressing

    Then top with the dressing, then serve.

    closeup of cheeseburger salad

    Can I Make Keto Cheeseburger Salad in Advance?

    You can prepare the ingredients in advance then assemble it when you're ready to serve it. This low carb salad is meant to be served with warm ground beef but you can prep ahead to make things easier.

    To meal prep for this salad, have your lettuce washed and cut up, grate the cheese, chop your tomatoes and pickles and put them in airtight containers and place in the fridge. You can make the Keto Thousand Island several days in advance if you'd like.

    You can even cook the seasoned meat in advance, just place it in the fridge, then reheat it in microwave the next day. When you're ready to make the salad, you'll have everything you need ready for you.

    overhead view of cheeseburger salad with tomatoes on side

    How Do I Store Leftover Low Carb Cheeseburger Salad?

    As I am sure you've experienced, leftover salad will get soggy and the lettuce wilts. But, you can store the leftover ground beef, Thousand Island sauce and chopped veggies separately and just assemble a new salad the next day.

    You can keep leftover cooked beef and Keto Thousand Island in air tight containers for up to several days and have it on hand for when you're ready to use it.

    Don't limit the Thousand Island dressing to just salad! You can use it over any burger or these Bacon Cheese Burger Bites.

    bowl of grape tomatoes

    Variations in Big Mac Salad

    • If you prefer, you can use sugar-free sweet pickles in place of the dill chips.
    • The homemade Thousand Island Dressing is really the key for this Keto salad and it's super easy to make, but if you’re in pinch, you can buy sugar-free Thousand Island and use it as a quick alternative. Be sure to add the smoked paprika and mustard to it so it will can have that signature special sauce flavor.
    • Get creative with the ingredients to change things up. You can use any of your favorite lettuce, cheese or ground meats that you’d like. It’s such a versatile salad, so go ahead and make it your own!
    • Want to increase the fat even more, add some chopped bacon! It adds a very nice smoky flavor.
    • I used grape tomatoes in this salad, but you can use any tomato that you like. If your local grocery store carries them, baby heirloom tomatoes are really delicious and will add even prettier colors to this Keto salad.
    side view of cheeseburger salad

    More Low Carb Salads

    • Zucchini Noodle "Pasta" Salad
    • Cauliflower "Potato" Salad
    • Broccoli Salad with Bacon
    • Classic Cobb Salad with Ranch Dressing
    • Jalapeno Popper Egg Salad
    • Buffalo Cole Slaw

    What are the Benefits of Grass fed Beef?

    You'll probably notice in my other Keto ground beef recipes, just as in this Big Mac Cheeseburger Salad, I mention my preference for grass-fed beef over grain-fed. I made the switch years ago to grass-fed and here are some of the reasons:

    • The omega 6-3 ratios in grass-fed beef are far superior to grain-fed beef. This has numerous health benefits that you can read all about in this article.
    • Compared to grain-fed, grass-fed beef contains more B-vitamins, thiamin and riboflavin.
    • Grass-fed is higher in the minerals calcium, magnesium, and potassium, all of which are essential for Keto and low carb diets.
    • Grass-fed beef is free of the hormones and chemicals that grain-fed cattle are fed daily.
    • Beef reflects the flavor of what it's fed. That is why regular grain-fed beef usually has a bland flavor that requires a lot of seasoning. In comparison, grass-fed beef fed from pastures will have a more rich and complex flavor.
    cheeseburger salad with spoon dripping dressing on top

    More Keto Ground Beef Recipes

    • Easy Taco Casserole
    • Picadillo
    • Beef Stroganoff Casserole
    • Italian Wedding Soup
    • Poblano and Cheese Stuffed Meatloaf
    • Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole
    • Baked Southwest Skillet with Chipotle Cream
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    Keto "Big Mac" Cheeseburger Salad

    Satisfy your cravings for those wonderful flavors of the famous burger with this easy to make low carb salad. It only takes a few minutes to put together and is super tasty and satisfying.
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 5 mins
    Total Time 10 mins
    Author: Julianne
    Course: Lunch, Main Course
    Calories: 281
    Servings: 6

    INGREDIENTS

    • 1 pound grass-fed ground beef 85%, cooked
    • 8 cups butter or romaine lettuce, or lettuce of your choice
    • ⅔ cup grape tomatoes, halved
    • ¼ cup pickle slices, no sugar
    • ⅔ cup cheddar cheese, grated
    • ½ Thousand Island Dressing recipe
    • ½ teaspoon mustard
    • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
    • Salt and pepper to taste

    INSTRUCTIONS

    • Heat a skillet to medium heat and add in the ground beef. Add salt and pepper, then cook until meat it has browned. Drain and set aside, while you assemble the salad.
    • Take the Thousand Island dressing and add in the mustard and smoked paprika. Stir until well combined.
    • In each salad bowl, add some of the lettuce, tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese and pickles. Add in the ground beef and top with the dressing, then serve.
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    Nutrition Facts
    Keto "Big Mac" Cheeseburger Salad
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 281 Calories from Fat 207
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 23g35%
    Saturated Fat 9g56%
    Carbohydrates 3g1%
    Sugar 1g1%
    Protein 19g38%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    *Nutritional data is provided as a courtesy and is accurate to the best of my knowledge. You can verify it using the nutrition calculator of your choice. All data is based on net carbs, without sugar alcohol- Swerve/Erythritol, Allulose, or Monk Fruit.

    NOTE: Recipes using Swerve/Erythritol can be substituted 1:1 with a Monk fruit/Allulose blend.

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