Big Mac Salad delivers the classic fast-food taste in a fresh, healthier bowl. Juicy seasoned ground beef, crisp lettuce, tangy pickles, shredded cheese, and a creamy “special sauce” make this salad bold, satisfying, and perfect for lunch or dinner.

🛒 Ingredients (Serves 3–4)
For the Salad:
1 lb (450g) ground beef

1 tsp salt

½ tsp black pepper

½ tsp paprika

½ tsp garlic powder

6 cups shredded iceberg or romaine lettuce

1 cup shredded cheddar or American cheese

½ cup diced pickles

½ cup chopped tomatoes (optional)

¼ cup chopped onion (optional)

For the Big Mac–Style Sauce:
½ cup mayonnaise

2 tbsp sugar-free ketchup (or regular)

1 tbsp yellow mustard

2 tbsp finely chopped pickles or relish

½ tsp garlic powder

½ tsp onion powder

1 tsp white vinegar or pickle juice

👩‍🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the Beef
Heat a skillet over medium heat.

Add ground beef and season with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.

Cook until browned and fully cooked. Drain excess fat and set aside.

2️⃣ Make the Sauce
In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, pickles, garlic powder, onion powder, and vinegar.

Chill for 10 minutes for best flavor.

3️⃣ Assemble the Salad
Add shredded lettuce to a large bowl.

Top with warm ground beef, cheese, pickles, tomatoes, and onion.

4️⃣ Add the Sauce
Drizzle generously with Big Mac sauce.

Toss gently or serve layered for presentation.

5️⃣ Serve
Serve immediately while beef is warm and lettuce is crisp.

⭐ Tips & Variations
Add sesame seeds on top for the classic bun flavor

Use ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version

Keep sauce separate for meal prep

Add bacon bits for extra richness