Big Mac Salad

By Rachel Cooks

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef ((or ground turkey))
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
½ cup chopped dill pickles ((see note))
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese ((see note))
¼ cup finely diced onion ((optional))
sesame seeds, for garnish
½ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
3 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
1 teaspoon white vinegar
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
â…' teaspoon coarse ground black pepper

Prep Time20mins
Cook Time10mins
Servings4

Instructions

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned and fully cooked, breaking up the meat into small crumbles. Drain any excess fat and set aside to cool slightly.

In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, pickle relish, vinegar, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste and set aside.

In a large bowl or individual serving plates, add the chopped romaine lettuce as the base. Top with the cooked ground beef, cherry tomatoes, dill pickles, shredded cheddar cheese, and onion (if using).

Spoon or drizzle the Big Mac sauce over the salad. Sprinkle with sesame seeds for that classic burger touch.

Serve immediately with extra sauce on the side, if desired.