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Big Mac Salad

Big Mac Salad Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 530
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef (85/15)
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder, divided
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder, divided
  • Salt and black pepper
  • 1 small head iceberg lettuce, chopped (about 8 cups)
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup diced dill pickles
  • ¼ cup finely diced white onion
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)

Method
 

  1. Brown the beef and diced white onion in a skillet over medium-high heat with ¼ teaspoon each garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until no pink remains, about 8-10 minutes. Drain off most of the fat.
  2. Whisk together the mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, relish, vinegar, paprika, and remaining garlic and onion powders until smooth.
  3. Chop and thoroughly dry the lettuce, then pile it into a large bowl and top with the diced pickles.
  4. Spoon the warm beef over the lettuce, scatter the cheese, drizzle on most of the sauce, and toss gently. Serve in bowls with an extra drizzle of sauce and sesame seeds.

Notes

The sauce tastes even better after a 15-minute rest in the fridge, so whisk it together first and let it chill while you brown the beef and chop the lettuce. Serve the salad immediately for the best contrast between warm meat and cold crunch.