EASY BIG MAC SALAD RECIPE + WonkyWonderful (2024)

By Nicole Harris 1 Comment

Pin

Share

Tweet

Share

Jump to Recipe

Following the Keto Diet and feeling those fast food cravings? This Low Carb Big Mac Salad Recipe is a life saver! Enjoy all the flavors of a Big Mac Cheeseburger without the bun and carbs. Perfect for a low carb dinner or lunch.

This post may contain affiliate links. See my Disclosure Policyfor more info. Follow WonkyWonderful on Pinterestto stay up to date on all of the new recipes!

Big Mac In A Bowl – Keto Friendly

When following a low carb diet some of those past food indulgences can haunt you in the form of cravings. Fast food is one of those major cravings. That is why low carb meals like this Big Mac Bowl can be a lifesaver.

This Big Mac in a Bowl has all of the great flavors and textures of a Big Mac Cheeseburger without the bun. Ground beef, cheese, pickles and special sauce. Traditional Big Macs have onions and no tomatoes. I happen to prefer tomatoes and no onion so that is how I make it. You do it however you prefer.

We are also adding toasted sesame seeds as a nod to the missing bun.

Ingredients Needed For Low Carb Big Mac In A Bowl(screenshot for grocery list)

  • Ground Beef
  • Garlic Powder
  • Onion Powder
  • Worcestershire Sauce
  • Salt/Pepper
  • Iceberg Lettuce
  • Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • Cherry Tomatoes
  • Sliced Pickles
  • Toasted Sesame Seeds
  • Mayonnaise
  • Dill Relish
  • Yellow Mustard
  • No-Sugar Ketchup
  • White Vinegar
  • Smoked Paprika
  • Monkfruit Sweetener

How To Make Big Mac Salad

  1. Season ground beef with garlic powder, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Brown ground beef in large pan, leave the beef in bite sized chunks. Drain beef.
  2. Dressing: Mix all dressing ingredients until combined.
  3. Salad: Combine lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, pickles and ground beef. Top with dressing and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Is Big Mac Sauce Just Thousand Island Dressing

No, traditional Big Mac Sauce does not include ketchup. I prefer the ketchup ‘Thousand Island’ version so this dressing is basically Thousand Island. However, we are using dill relish instead of sweet relish which is also not traditional.

Feel free to make traditional Big Mac Sauce by omitting the ketchup and using sweet relish.

More Easy Salad Meal Ideas

Low Carb Taco Salad BowlAntipasto SaladShrimp Avocado SaladStrawberry Spinach SaladMexican Street Corn SaladItalian Tortellini Pasta SaladCaprese Salad

EASY BIG MAC SALAD RECIPE + WonkyWonderful (7)

Big Mac Salad

Yield: 4

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Following the Keto Diet and feeling those fast food cravings? This Low Carb Big Mac Salad Recipe is a life saver! Enjoy all the flavors of a Big Mac Cheeseburger without the bun and carbs. Perfect for a low carb dinner or lunch.

Ingredients

  • 1 Lb Ground Beef
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • Salt/Pepper
  • 1 Head Iceberg Lettuce - chopped
  • 1 Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 1 Cup Chopped Cherry Tomatoes
  • 1 Cup Sliced Pickles
  • Toasted Sesame Seeds
  • Dressing:
  • 1/2 Cup Mayonnaise
  • 3 Tablespoons Dill Relish
  • 1 teaspoon Yellow Mustard
  • 1 Tablespoon Ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon White Vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • Small Pinch Sugar (optional)

Instructions

    1. Season ground beef with garlic powder, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Brown ground beef in large pan, leave the beef in bite sized chunks. Drain beef.
    2. Dressing: Mix all dressing ingredients until combined.
    3. Salad: Combine lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, pickles and ground beef. Top with dressing and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Recommended Products

As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Nutrition Information

Yield 4Serving Size 1
Amount Per ServingCalories 692Total Fat 54gSaturated Fat 17gTrans Fat 1gUnsaturated Fat 32gCholesterol 140mgSodium 1081mgCarbohydrates 12gFiber 4gSugar 6gProtein 41g

Nutritional information on WonkyWonderful is provided as a courtesy and is approximate only. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site.

EASY BIG MAC SALAD RECIPE + WonkyWonderful (10)48

Pin

Share

Tweet

Share

Previous Post: « Antipasto Salad Recipe

Next Post: Dill Pickle Dip »

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. EASY BIG MAC SALAD RECIPE + WonkyWonderful (11)Corrie Duffy says

    Delicious recipe. Added a bit of cucumber instead of the pickles in the salad. I’ll be making it again. For sure, it is better than having a big mac and takes care of any desire for fast food. Love all of your recipes that I have tried so far. You make cooking very interesting for me.

    Reply

Leave a Reply

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

EASY BIG MAC SALAD RECIPE + WonkyWonderful (2024)

FAQs

What is the Big Mac sauce made of? ›

A combination of mayo, mustard, and relish give Big Mac sauce its signature creamy tang. Here's the easiest way to make it at home.

What kind of lettuce is on a Big Mac? ›

Product. The Big Mac is made with two 1.6 oz (45 g) beef patties, a "special sauce" (similar to Thousand Island dressing), shredded iceberg lettuce, one processed American cheese slice, two slices of dill pickle, and minced onions, served on a three slice sesame seed bun.

What is the closest thing to Big Mac sauce? ›

According to a video posted by TikTok influencer Mike Haracz, a former McDonald's corporate chef, Great Value brand Secret Sauce is the closest thing you'll get to the fast food chain's Big Mac sauce.

What store bought sauce taste like Big Mac sauce? ›

“The one that best replicated Big Mac sauce from McDonald's that you should go buy if you want it is… Great Value Secret Sauce,” he says, holding up a bottle of Walmart-brand liquid gold. “Look at the ingredients statement — it's almost identical,” Haracz adds.

Is Big Mac sauce just Thousand Island? ›

The answer is no… but they are similar. Both of the condiments have a creamy consistency and include pickle relish. But, McDonald's Big Mac Sauce includes vinegar and has a bit more pickle relish in it than Thousand Island dressing.

What is a Big Mac with no meat called? ›

The McPlant is a vegetarian (and in some regions vegan) burger sold by the fast-food chain McDonald's in several European countries.

What is a super Big Mac? ›

It is as it says it is: A Big Mac with double the meat. It features four patties, more Big Mac sauce, and then pickles, lettuce, chopped onions, a slice of cheese and that famous bun.

Which burger sauce is closest to McDonald's? ›

SHOPPERS are praising Aldi's burger sauce and say it tastes the same as McDonald's Big Mac one. In even better news for bargain hunters, it costs just 79p a bottle at the discounter. In other words, creating your own McDonald's "fakeaway" at home has never been easier nor cheaper.

What is the formula to the secret sauce of McDonald's? ›

1 cup mayonnaise. 2 tablespoons relish (drained) 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar. 2 tablespoons Thousand Island dressing.

Top Articles
Latest Posts
Article information

Author: Arielle Torp

Last Updated:

Views: 5881

Rating: 4 / 5 (41 voted)

Reviews: 88% of readers found this page helpful

Author information

Name: Arielle Torp

Birthday: 1997-09-20

Address: 87313 Erdman Vista, North Dustinborough, WA 37563

Phone: +97216742823598

Job: Central Technology Officer

Hobby: Taekwondo, Macrame, Foreign language learning, Kite flying, Cooking, Skiing, Computer programming

Introduction: My name is Arielle Torp, I am a comfortable, kind, zealous, lovely, jolly, colorful, adventurous person who loves writing and wants to share my knowledge and understanding with you.