Quick Keto Big Mac Salad with Homemade Special Sauce
Make a satisfying, low-carb version of your favorite burger in salad form. This recipe features seasoned ground beef, crisp lettuce, and a simple, homemade copycat Big Mac special sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 25 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
- 1/2 cup dill pickle chips
- 1/4 cup finely chopped white onion
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish (ensure it is low-carb or sugar-free if strictly keto)
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the ground beef with onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix gently.
- Cook the seasoned beef in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it up until fully browned. Drain off any excess grease. Set aside.
- Prepare the special sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, pickle relish, mustard, white vinegar, and paprika until smooth.
- Assemble the salad: Place the shredded iceberg lettuce in a large bowl. Top with the cooked ground beef.
- Distribute the pickle chips and chopped white onion over the beef.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
- Drizzle the homemade special sauce over the salad just before serving, or serve the sauce on the side.
Notes
- For a stricter keto approach, use a sugar-free relish or substitute with finely chopped dill pickles mixed with a tiny amount of keto-friendly sweetener.
- You can prepare the special sauce up to three days ahead and store it in the refrigerator.
- Use romaine lettuce if you prefer a crunchier texture than iceberg.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 32
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Unsaturated Fat: 20
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 32
- Cholesterol: 90