Keto Big Mac Salad

Here’s a Keto Big Mac Salad—all the classic flavors without the bun 🍔🥗

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🥗 Keto Big Mac Salad

Ingredients

For the Salad

• 1 lb ground beef (80/20 works best)

• Salt & black pepper, to taste

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp onion powder

• 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce

• ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese

• ¼ cup diced pickles (dill)

• ¼ cup diced red onion

• ¼ cup cherry tomatoes, halved (optional, low-carb but adds a few carbs)

• Sesame seeds (optional, for that Big Mac feel)

For the Keto “Special Sauce”

• ½ cup mayonnaise (sugar-free)

• 2 tbsp sugar-free ketchup

• 1 tbsp yellow mustard

• 1 tbsp pickle relish (or finely chopped pickles)

• 1 tsp white vinegar

• ½ tsp paprika

• ½ tsp onion powder

• Salt to taste

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Instructions

1. Cook the Beef
   In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Drain excess grease and set aside.

2. Make the Sauce
   In a bowl, whisk together all special sauce ingredients until smooth. Adjust seasoning if needed.

3. Assemble the Salad
   In a large bowl, add lettuce, cooked beef, cheese, pickles, onion, and tomatoes (if using).

4. Dress & Serve
   Drizzle with keto special sauce and toss gently. Sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.

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Optional Add-Ins

• Crispy bacon bits 🥓

• Avocado slices 🥑

• Jalapeños for heat 🌶️

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Approx. Macros (per serving, serves 4)

• Calories: ~450

• Fat: ~38g

• Protein: ~25g

• Net Carbs: ~4–5g