Keto Big Mac Salad

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This Keto Big Mac Salad has a crisp texture, juicy beef, creamy dressing, and classic cheeseburger flavor. We prepare this salad with ground beef, romaine lettuce, cheddar cheese, dill pickles, onion, mayonnaise, sugar-free ketchup, mustard, pickle juice, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and erythritol. There are roughly 510 calories and 9 g of total carbs in this Keto Big Mac Salad. This salad takes almost 25 minutes to prepare. This Keto Big Mac Salad is excellent for lunch, dinner, family meals, weekly meal prep, quick weeknight dinners, and easy grab-and-go meals. You can serve this salad with Garlic Butter Broccoli, Parmesan Zucchini Fries, Roasted Cauliflower, Keto Coleslaw, or Garlic Butter Mushrooms.

Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS

STATS:

  • Course: Main Course, Lunch, Dinner, Salad
  • Caloric content: 510 kcal
  • Diet: Keto
  • Prep Duration: 15 minutes
  • Cuisine: American
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Portion Size: 2 cups
  • Cooking Mode: Stovetop
  • Total Servings: 4
  • Difficulty Level: Easy
  • Overall Duration: 25 minutes
  • Carbs in Total: 9 g

TOOLS:

  • Skillet
  • Bowls
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons

INGREDIENTS:

KETO BEEF SALAD:

  • Ground beef, 1 lb
  • Black pepper, half a tsp.
  • Romaine, 8 cups
  • Salt, half a tsp.
  • Cheddar cheese, 1 cup
  • Half a tsp. garlic powder
  • Dill pickles, 1/2 cup
  • One-fourth tsp. smoked paprika
  • onion, 1/4 cup
  • Parsley, 2 tbsp.
  • Onion powder, half a tsp.

KETO BIG MAC DRESSING:

  • Mayonnaise, 1/2 cup
  • Sugar-free Ketchup, 2 tbsp.
  • 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
  • Yellow mustard, 1 tbsp.
  • Chopped dill pickles, 2 tbsp.
  • Dill pickle juice, 1 tbsp.
  • Onion powder, 1/2 tsp.
  • Paprika, one-fourth tsp.
  • Black pepper
  • Powdered erythritol, 1 tsp.
  • Salt

INGREDIENT NOTES:

GROUND BEEF:

  • Ground beef will provide juicy texture, protein, and classic burger flavor. As a replacement, you can use ground turkey or ground chicken.

ROMAINE OR ICEBERG LETTUCE:

  • Crisp lettuce will keep the salad low in carbs and offer a crisp, fresh basis. Instead, you can use chopped cabbage or mixed greens.

CHEDDAR CHEESE:

  • Cheddar cheese will provide rich, creamy, and cheesy flavor. As an alternative, you can use Monterey Jack or Colby Jack cheese.

DILL PICKLES:

  • Unsweetened dill pickles will provide tangy flavor and crunch. Avoid sweet pickles because they contain more sugar.

ONION:

  • A small amount of onion will provide classic burger flavor.

MAYONNAISE:

  • Mayonnaise will provide a creamy texture and healthy fats. Use mayonnaise without added sugar.

SUGAR-FREE KETCHUP:

  • Sugar-free ketchup will provide the familiar sweet and tangy flavor while keeping the dressing keto-friendly. Use tomato paste with a small amount of keto sweetener as an alternative.

ERYTHRITOL:

  • Erythritol will add slight sweetness to the dressing.

Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS

INSTRUCTIONS:

  • Stir every dressing elements in a small dish and chill.
  • In a pan, we cook the ground beef on a normal flame for just six minutes.
  • Strain out the extra grease and include paprika, salt, onion powder, pepper, and garlic powder.
  • Cut the onion, lettuce, and pickles.
  • Distribute the lettuce between four bowls.
  • Include onion, cooked beef, pickles, and cheddar.
  • Drizzle the Big Mac dressing.
  • Serve quickly.

TIPS:

  • We utilize crisp and fully dry lettuce for a perfect texture.
  • Include avocado to get nutritious fats and additional fiber.
  • Utilize unsweetened dill pickles and sugar-free ketchup.
  • Finely slice the pickles and onion for a uniform flavor in all bites.
  • Include crispy bacon for additional fat and flavor.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

SALADS:

  • Cucumber Avocado Salad
  • Creamy Cucumber Salad
  • Greek Salad
  • Caesar Salad
  • Arugula Parmesan Salad

VEGETABLES:

  • Garlic Butter Broccoli
  • Roasted Cauliflower
  • Garlic Zucchini
  • Buttered Green Beans
  • Creamed Spinach

SIDES:

  • Parmesan Zucchini Fries
  • Cauliflower Mash
  • Keto Coleslaw
  • Sautéed Mushrooms
  • Roasted Asparagus

DIPS & SAUCES:

  • Garlic Aioli
  • Dijon Mustard Dip
  • Keto Burger Sauce
  • Creamy Ranch Dip
  • Cheddar Cheese Sauce

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • Put the cooked beef and dressing in separate sealed boxes and refrigerate for a maximum of three to four days.

FREEZER:

  • Store the cooked seasoned beef for almost two to three months.

FAQs:

May we utilize ground turkey as a different choice for ground beef?

  • Yes, you may use ground chicken or turkey as a leaner replacement.

Will we prepare this salad earlier?

  • Yes, you can make the beef and dressing beforehand and store them individually.

Could we preparing the dressing without erythritol?

  • Yes, you can omit erythritol if you prefer a more savory and tangy dressing.

May we include bacon in this salad?

  • Yes, you can use crispy bacon to get an additional flavor & a richer keto meal.

Will we include avocado?

  • Yes, you can use diced avocado for additional fiber & nutritious fats.

Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Fats: 40 g

Caloric Content: 510 kcal

Net Carbs: 6 g

Fiber: 3 g

Sugar: 3 g

Proteins: 30 g

Sodium: 1,020 mg

Portion Size: 2 cups

Total Carbs: 9 g