Cheeseburger Salad Bowl
Craving all the flavors of a juicy cheeseburger without the bun? This Cheeseburger Salad Bowl is the perfect low-carb, high-protein alternative that doesn't skimp on taste.
Ingredients
Cheeseburger Salad
- 1 Tbsp oil
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- ¼ tsp oregano
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 8 cups romaine lettuce, chopped (about 2 small heads)
- 1½ cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup pickles, sliced or chopped
- ½ red onion, sliced or chopped
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
Burger Sauce Dressing
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 Tbsp ketchup
- 1 Tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 Tbsp maple syrup or to taste* (optional)
- 1 tsp pickle juice or vinegar
- 1 Tbsp sweet pickle relish
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste (I use about ¼ tsp each)
Instructions
- Prep all of the fresh ingredients for the salad. Chop the lettuce, slice the tomatoes in half, slice or chop the red onion, and shred the cheese, if needed.
- Heat the oil in a large pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and seasonings to the pan, and cook until the meat is browned and fully cooked through.
- While the beef is cooking, whisk all of the ingredients for the burger sauce dressing.
- Assemble the cheeseburger salad bowls by making a bed of lettuce, then add the sliced cherry tomatoes, red onion, pickles, shredded cheese, and cooked beef. Drizzle each bowl with the burger sauce dressing before serving.
Notes
- * Substitute the maple syrup with honey or with about 1½ - 2 tsp of white or brown sugar.
Nutritional values are approximate and calculated per serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 558kcal, Carbohydrates: 16g, Protein: 33g, Fat: 40g, Saturated Fat: 12g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g, Monounsaturated Fat: 12g, Trans Fat: 0.4g, Cholesterol: 110mg, Sodium: 756mg, Potassium: 870mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 9g, Vitamin A: 9007IU, Vitamin C: 18mg, Calcium: 276mg, Iron: 4mg
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