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Big Mac Salad (low carb)

Published Jan 17, 2023 by Allyson
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All of the classic Big Mac ingredients and flavors fill this delicious salad, but with no bun there's no guilt! This low carb Big Mac Salad will become a dinner staple!

Big Mac Salad with Text overlay

The last few weeks I have shared recipes for Big Mac Sauce and Big Mac Lettuce Wraps, which are both majorly delicious! Sticking to the Big Mac Theme, I wanted to share this easy and delicious Big Mac Salad! It's low carb, full of fresh ingredients, and you will NOT miss the bun!

Big Mac Salad without dressing

Making the Big Mac Salad could not be easier! Using all the classic burger ingredients, you just throw them together in salad form! Using the BIG MAC SAUCE Copycat Recipe, it’s very quick and easy to throw this salad together! Serve the salad with a side of Air Fryer Tater tots or french fries for the perfect at home meal!

Copycat big mac sauce

How to make a Big Mac Salad:

**scroll all the way down for full ingredient list and printable directions**

  • Make the big mac sauce and place it in the fridge to meld while cooking everything else. The recipe can be found HERE.
  • Cook the ground beef and chopped onion in a medium/large skillet until it’s totally cooked through.
    • I prefer a high sided skillet so the grease doesn’t splash out, like this one. 
  • While the ground beef is cooking, prep the vegetables.
    • Chop the lettuce, onions, dill pickles, and tomatoes. Have the cheese ready as well.
  • Strain any fat away from the cooked beef, then make the salad!
  • Using a large bowl, add lettuce, tomatoes, onion, pickles, cheese, beef, and drizzle the copycat Big Mac Sauce over the top!
All of the classic Big Mac ingredients and flavors fill this delicious salad, but with no bun, there's no guilt! This low carb Big Mac Salad will become a dinner staple!

Is this Big Mac Salad healthy?

This low carb big mac salad is definitely healthy! Not only is this meal made up of fresh vegetables and protein packed lean ground beef, but by making this at home, instead of going through the drive through, you know EXACTLY what is in your food. This is a MAJOR win!

  • Nutritional information per serving (2 servings, without dressing): 311 calories, 13g fat, 18g carbohydrates, 6 grams fiber, 30g protein. **9 weight watchers points per serving.
  • To reduce fat and calories further, you could also use ground turkey or chicken in place of the beef. Be sure to use lean beef for this recipe. 
  • Nutritional information for the Big Mac Sauce/Dressing per 2 TBS serving: 49 calories, 3g fat, 6g carbohydrates, 5g sugar, 0g protein.
All of the classic Big Mac ingredients and flavors fill this delicious salad, but with no bun, there's no guilt! This low carb Big Mac Salad will become a dinner staple!

For more delicious healthy low carb recipes, checkout these ideas:

  • Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps are the perfect healthy chicken recipe! Make the spicy chicken in just minutes, then load up fresh lettuce wraps with your favorite toppings!
  • Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Chicken is an easy healthy meal that comes together in less than 30 minutes! Great for tacos, salads, rice bowls, or just plain! 
  • Fancy Nancy Chicken Salad (Chicken Salad Chick Copycat Recipe)
  • Instant Pot Honey Sesame Chicken Lettuce Wraps: Instant Pot Honey Sesame Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a delicious healthy meal that cooks in just 10 minutes! Simple to make, family friendly, and so tasty!
  • No-Mayo Avocado Egg Salad is the healthiest version of Egg Salad! Cut out the fatty mayonnaise by using creamy avocado and Greek yogurt for the best egg salad!
  • Broccoli Cheese Stuffed Spaghetti Squash has only 314 calories per servings, is extremely delicious, and super easy to make! Everyone will love it!
  • One Pot Spicy Thai Zoodles are the perfect healthy meal! Substitute zucchini noodles for pasta for only 162 calories PER SERVING! 

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Big Mac Salad (low carb)
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
 

All of the classic Big Mac ingredients and flavors fill this delicious salad, but with no bun there's no guilt! This low carb Big Mac Salad will become a dinner staple!

Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: big mac salad
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 311 kcal
Ingredients
  • non stick spray or ½ teaspoon oil
  • ½ pound lean ground beef
  • 1 large white onion, cut in half
  • 8 cups chopped lettuce
  • 24 dill pickle slices, chopped
  • 1 large tomato, chopped
  • 1 ounce cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 4 TBS Big Mac Sauce , see recipe link below
Instructions
  1. Make the big mac sauce and place it in the fridge to meld while cooking everything else. The recipe can be found HERE.
  2. In a medium skillet, add oil or nonstick spray, then add the lean ground beef and ½ the chopped onion. Mix and cook until crumbled and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Drain the fat/grease, set aside.

  3. While the ground beef is cooking, prep the vegetables: Chop the lettuce, onions, dill pickles, and tomatoes. Have the cheese ready as well.

  4. Using a large bowl, add lettuce, tomatoes, remaining chopped onion, pickles, cheese, cooked beef, and drizzle the copycat Big Mac Sauce over the top! Toss and enjoy!

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Recipe Notes
  • Nutritional information per serving (2 servings, without dressing): 311 calories, 13g fat, 18g carbohydrates, 6 grams fiber, 30g protein. **9 weight watchers points per serving.
  • To reduce fat and calories further, you could also use ground turkey or chicken in place of the beef.
  • Be sure to use lean beef for this recipe.
  • Nutritional information for the Big Mac Sauce/Dressing per 2 TBS serving: 49 calories, 3g fat, 6g carbohydrates, 5g sugar, 0g protein.

Originally published May 2019. Updated January 2023.

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  1. Sandra | A Dash of Sanity

    January 19, 2023 at 7:30 am

    5 stars
    What a tasty looking salad!

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