Description
This Cheeseburger Salad recipe combines all the delicious flavors of a classic cheeseburger in a fresh and satisfying salad. With juicy cheeseburger patties, crisp lettuce, cherry tomatoes, pickles, and a creamy Big Mac sauce, this salad is a fun twist on a traditional meal.
Ingredients
Cheeseburger Patties
- 1 pound Lean ground beef, shaped into 4 equal patties
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 4 slices American cheese
Salad
- 1 head Iceberg lettuce large shred
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes halved
- ½ Small red onion thinly sliced
- ½ cup Dill pickle slices
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
Croutons
- 2 Sesame seed hamburger buns diced into ½” cube
- 2 tablespoon Salted butter melted
- ¼ teaspoon Garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon Onion powder
- ½ teaspoon Salt
Big Mac Sauce
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Ketchup
- 1 teaspoon Yellow Mustard
- 1 tablespoon Grated yellow onion
- 2 tablespoons Sweet pickle relish
- 1 teaspoon Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Smoked paprika
Instructions
- Croutons Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Toss with the cubed hamburger buns to fully coat. Arrange on a baking sheet and bake for 10-14 minutes until golden brown. Set aside to cool.
- Cheeseburger Patties Season burger patties with salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Cook to preferred temperature, then top with American cheese. Slice and set aside.
- Big Mac Sauce Whisk ingredients together, chill for an hour for best flavor. Serve on burgers or salad.
- Salad Layer lettuce, burger slices, and remaining ingredients on a platter. Drizzle with Big Mac Sauce and garnish with croutons. Serve immediately or let guests build their own bowls.
Notes
- Store undressed leftover salad ingredients in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling, Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 753 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 2446mg
- Fat: 56g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 29g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
