Description
A delicious and hearty salad inspired by the flavors of a Big Mac, featuring lettuce, ground beef, cheese, tomatoes, and Thousand Island dressing.
Ingredients
- 6 cups chopped iceberg lettuce
- 1½ pounds very lean ground beef, browned and drained
- 1½ cups shredded Colby Jack cheese
- 1 cup diced Roma tomatoes
- 1 cup sliced red onion
- ½ cup diced dill pickles
- Thousand Island dressing (to taste)
Instructions
- Add chopped lettuce to a large serving bowl.
- Sprinkle cooked ground beef evenly over the lettuce.
- Top with shredded cheese, diced tomatoes, sliced onion, and diced dill pickles. Toss gently to combine.
- Drizzle desired amount of Thousand Island dressing over the salad. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a healthier twist, use a low-calorie or low-fat Thousand Island dressing.
- Make sure the ground beef is well browned and drained to avoid excess grease in the salad.
- If desired, substitute Colby Jack cheese with another shredded cheese variety like cheddar or Monterey Jack.
- Serve immediately after adding the dressing to keep the salad fresh and crisp.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
