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Keto Big Mac Burger Salad

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Our keto Big Mac salad is an easy, homemade, sugar-free version of that classic fast food burger. It's got all the flavors you know and love from a traditional Big Mac (including a ketofied Big Mac sauce) but with very few carbs and absolutely no added sugars. Skip the drive-thru and opt for this hearty meal instead!
Prep 15 minutes
Cook 10 minutes
Total 25 minutes
Recipe Makes (Approximate): 4 servings

Equipment

  • 1 Large skillet
  • 1 Small bowl
  • 1 Large salad bowl

Ingredients

For the Salad

  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 6 cups romaine lettuce (chopped)
  • 1 cup freshly shredded cheddar cheese (see Notes)
  • ½ cup dill pickle chips
  • ½ cup red onion (thinly sliced)
  • sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)

For the Keto Big Mac Sauce

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon keto ketchup (store-bought or homemade, see Notes)
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped dill pickles
  • 2 teaspoons dried minced onion (rehydrated with a little hot water, then drained; OR use 1 tablespoon fresh minced white onion)
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons Swerve Granular (see Notes)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Add oil to skillet over medium heat. Once oil is hot and shimmery, add ground beef, salt, and pepper. Cook and crumble ground beef until browned, approximately 7 to 10 minutes.
  • While ground beef cooks, combine all sauce ingredients in small bowl and stir until thoroughly combined. Adjust seasonings to taste and set aside (or refrigerate) until ready to serve.
  • In large salad bowl, layer romaine lettuce, shredded cheddar cheese, dill pickle chips, onion, and ground beef. Top with sauce (or serve sauce on side) and garnish with sesame seeds, if desired, and serve.

Recipe Notes

  • Click here for my homemade keto ketchup recipe.
  • Ground Beef: The fat content in the ground beef will determine how greasy/soggy your salad gets. I recommend an 85/15 or 90/10 ratio.
  • Cheddar Cheese: To keep things keto, shred your own cheese from a block of cheddar cheese. Prepackaged, pre-shredded cheeses contain added fillers and anti-clumping agents that add unnecessary carbs.
  • Sweetener: Any keto sweetener will work here - granulated, powdered, or liquid. Start with less than called for and adjust to taste.
  • Make it Lower Carb: Skip the red onions.
  • Make it Dairy Free: Use a dairy-free cheddar cheese.

Nutrition Information (Approximate)

Serving Size: 1servingCalories: 613calProtein: 30gFat: 51gSaturated Fat: 17gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 119mgSodium: 1417mgPotassium: 663mgTotal Carbs: 11gFiber: 3gSugar: 4gErythritol: 3gNet Carbs: 5gVitamin A: 6497IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 270mgIron: 4mg
Recipe By: Cheryl Malik
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