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Keto Big Mac Salad Bowl

A delicious and healthy keto-friendly version of the classic Big Mac salad, perfect for a satisfying meal without the heavy carb count.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 pound grass-fed ground beef preferably an 80/20 mix
  • 1 large head romaine/iceberg lettuce chopped into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded by hand
  • 1/2 cup dill pickles diced finely
  • 1/2 cup red onion minced
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
For the Special Sauce
  • 1/2 cup avocado-oil mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon pickle relish unsweetened
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 pinch keto-friendly sweetener like monk fruit

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • skillet,
  • - Whisk
  • large bowls

Method
 

Prepare the Base
  1. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned and crispy, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Drain the excess fat, leaving about 1 teaspoon for flavor.
  2. While the beef rests, whisk together the mayonnaise, mustard, pickle relish, vinegar, smoked paprika, and keto-friendly sweetener in a small bowl. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
  3. Prepare the greens by chopping the romaine/iceberg lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Place a generous bed of greens into four large bowls.
Assemble the Salad
  1. Layer the warm beef over the lettuce in each bowl. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top.
  2. Scatter the diced dill pickles, minced red onion, and halved cherry tomatoes over the beef and cheese.
  3. Drizzle the dressing generously over each bowl. Finish with a sprinkle of sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 35g

Notes

This Keto Big Mac Salad Bowl is a complete meal on its own, but it pairs wonderfully with a side of roasted cauliflower tots or a crisp glass of sparkling water with lemon. Store the cooked beef and dressing separately for up to three days in the refrigerator.
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