This low carb and gluten free Big Mac Salad is a delicious protein-packed salad topped with cooked ground beef and cheese, making it taste like a cheeseburger—err, a McDonald’s Big Mac burger—on top of a salad. Done in about 20 minutes, it’s low carb, high protein, and a family favorite in my home. The easy homemade dressing is tasty and complements the salad perfectly. Plus, the salad dressing is SO EASY to make—toss it all in a blender and get to blending! If you love beef on top of salads and homemade salad dressing, then you’ll LOVE my Doritos Taco Salad with Creamy Dressing recipe! Homemade salad dressings truly are the best as the store-bought dressings are packed with nasty chemicals and seed oils which really diminish the taste – not to mention are not healthy for humans as they’re packed with nasty chemicals.
This is one of my favorite recipes when I’m watching my carbs and trying to eat high protein meals. Each serving has 5 net carbs, making it ideal for those following a low-carb or ketogenic diet. If you love McDonald’s Big Mac burgers, you’ll love this, my Sloppy Joes and my hamburgers recipe. This salad recipe has been approved by kids and adults and is a great meal prep recipe. If you enjoy low carb beef recipes, then you’ll love my Black Pepper Beef and Cabbage Stir Fry and Low-Carb Hamburger Steak and Gravy!
It’s so savory and delicious that you’ll forget all about hamburger buns! Ready in 20 minutes, this recipe is the ideal quick weeknight dinner on a busy night filled with activities. This version is much healthier than going to McDonald’s and ordering a Big Mac burger! With 44 carbohydrates per serving in one Big Mac burger, you’ll find that it’s much easier to pass up the high-carb burger for the lower-carb and healthier-for-you Big Mac Salad!
How to make the best Big Mac Salad
STEP 1: Cook the beef in a large skillet over high heat and season with salt and pepper. Use a wooden spoon to break up the meat and cook until the meat is browned, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat and drain the grease.
STEP 2: Pour the dressing ingredients (mayo, pickles, mustard, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper) into a blender and mix until smooth. If you want the dressing to be thinner, add water or oil and blend it again. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
STEP 3: Add the lettuce, tomatoes, cheddar, and pickles to a large bowl and add the cooked beef. Toss with the dressing and serve.
Storing Leftovers
If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
More beef recipes you’ll love!
Doritos Taco Salad with Creamy Dressing
Black Pepper and Beef Stir Fry
Low-Carb Hamburger Steak and Gravy with Broccoli and Cauliflower Rice
Copycat Hot Dog on a Stick Recipe
Final Thoughts
Finally, if you make this low-carb Big Mac Salad with homemade dressing, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! I love to hear from everyone who makes this recipe and always try my best to respond to all comments.
If you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag #elisemccollister on Instagram! It makes me so happy to see your recipe photos!
Big Mac Salad
Equipment
Ingredients
Salad
Dressing
- 1/2 c mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp pickles diced
- 2 tsp mustard
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- salt
- pepper
Instructions
- Cook the beef in a large skillet over high heat and season with salt and pepper. Use a wooden spoon to break up the meat and cook until the meat is browned, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat and drain the grease.
- Pour the dressing ingredients (mayo, pickles, mustard, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper) into a blender and mix until smooth. If you want the dressing to be thinner, add water or oil and blend it again. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
- Add the lettuce, tomatoes, cheddar, and pickles to a large bowl and add the cooked beef. Toss with the dressing and serve.
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