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Keto big mac salad recipe featuring crisp lettuce topped with browned ground beef, cheddar cheese, and a creamy special sauce.

Keto Big Mac Salad Recipe

Linda Larue
This low-carb burger salad brings the classic fast-food taste straight to your table. Packed with savory beef, sharp cheddar, and a creamy copycat sauce, it keeps every bite fresh and satisfying.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Courses, Salads
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 625 kcal

Equipment

  • 10-inch sauté pan
  • Silicone spatula

Ingredients

Big Mac Sauce

  • 3/4 cup Mayonnaise
  • 4 tsp Prepared Mustard
  • 2 tbsp Dill Pickles
  • 1 tablespoon White Vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon onions, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons Swerve
  • 1/2 teaspoon Smoked Paprika

Salad

  • 1 lb Lean Ground Beef
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1 tsp Ground Black Pepper
  • 4 cups chopped iceberg lettuce
  • 1/2 cup Sliced Onions, cut in half
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup Dill Pickles

Instructions

Make the dressing

  • Stir the mayonnaise, prepared mustard, dill pickles, white vinegar, chopped onions, Swerve, and smoked paprika together in a bowl until fully combined. The dressing should look smooth and creamy, and the paprika should turn it a soft pastel orange-pink.

Cook the beef

  • Set a 10-inch sauté pan over medium heat, add the ground beef, and press it apart with a spatula as it cooks so the meat browns in small crumbles. You should hear a steady sizzle, and the beef should deepen in color as the moisture cooks off.
  • Season the beef with kosher salt and ground black pepper when it is almost cooked through, then continue cooking until done. The crumbles should look evenly browned with no raw spots left in the pan.

Assemble and serve

  • While the beef cooks, chop the iceberg lettuce, slice the onions and cut them in half, and roughly chop the dill pickles. Keep the vegetables dry and cold so the finished salad stays crisp.
  • When ready to serve, combine the lettuce, onions, pickles, and cheddar, divide the mixture among four bowls, then top each bowl with one quarter of the beef and drizzle with dressing. Layer the greens first, then cheese, pickles, beef, and sauce so every bowl keeps its crunch and gets even flavor.

Notes

Lettuce selection: Choose a firm, heavy head of iceberg lettuce for the most authentic cold, watery crunch.
Temperature control: Let the cooked beef rest for about 5 minutes before assembling. Putting hot beef directly on the greens will wilt the lettuce instantly.
Dressing texture: Use a powdered keto sweetener instead of a granular one to keep the dressing silky smooth and prevent a gritty texture.
Meal prep: Store prepped components separately in airtight containers for up to 5 days, placing a dry paper towel with the lettuce. Only assemble right before serving to keep the greens crisp.
Nutrition information is an estimate based on common ingredients and serving sizes. Values may vary depending on brands, portions, and substitutions.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Keto Big Mac Salad Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
625
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
52
g
80
%
Saturated Fat
 
18
g
113
%
Cholesterol
 
125
mg
42
%
Sodium
 
950
mg
41
%
Potassium
 
450
mg
13
%
Carbohydrates
 
5
g
2
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
3
g
3
%
Protein
 
31
g
62
%
Vitamin A
 
15
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
 
8
mg
10
%
Calcium
 
25
mg
3
%
Iron
 
15
mg
83
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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