Low Carb Big Mac Salad
A deconstructed, keto-friendly version of the classic Big Mac, featuring seasoned ground beef, crisp lettuce, cheese, pickles, and a homemade special sauce. Perfect for easy meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Total Time: 25 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Keto, Low-Carb
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1 Tbsp olive oil
2 tsp minced garlic
1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
4 dill pickles (sliced)
1/2 cup onion (minced)
1 head Iceberg lettuce
1/2 tsp Sesame seeds (or everything bagel seasoning)
1/2 cup mayo
2 Tbsp low carb pickle relish (or chopped pickle with juice)
1 Tbsp ketchup
1/2 tsp yellow mustard
1/4 tsp+ monk fruit (increase if using chopped pickle for the relish)
1/2 tsp garlic salt (or garlic powder + salt)
1/4 tsp onion powder
Instructions
- Cook the Beef: Heat oil in skillet. Add beef, salt, pepper, garlic. Cook until browned. Drain if desired and cool.
- Make the Special Sauce: In bowl, combine mayo, relish, ketchup, mustard, monk fruit, garlic salt, onion powder. Whisk until smooth.
- Assemble: Layer lettuce, beef, cheese, pickles, onion. Drizzle with sauce. Sprinkle seeds.
Notes
- For best meal prep, store components separately or layered. Add sauce just before eating for crispest lettuce.
- Use no-sugar-added ketchup to keep carbs low.
- Adjust monk fruit sweetener to taste based on tanginess of relish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad
- Calories: 378 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 1143 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 31 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Find it online: https://maxketokitchen.com/low-carb-big-mac-salad/