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Burger Salad

This Burger Salad recipe packs all the delicious flavors of a classic burger into a lighter, low-carb dish. Juicy beef, melted cheese, crunchy pickles, and fresh veggies are tossed with a tangy homemade sauce for a tasty and satisfying meal.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Course: Beef recipes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: burger salad, salad recipes
Servings: 4
Author: chefjar

Ingredients

Burger Sauce

Caramelized Onions

  • 1 large yellow onion sliced
  • 1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup water

Ground Beef

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 pound of ground beef with 90% lean meat and 10% fat
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 cup beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
  • 4 slices American cheese slices

Veggies

Instructions

  • Burger Sauce: In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, pickle relish, ketchup, and honey. Stir until smooth and set aside.
  • Caramelized Onions: In a pan, heat a bit of vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the onion and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are golden and soft. If onions start to stick, add a tablespoon of water at a time until they are fully caramelized. Remove from heat.
  • Ground Beef: In the same skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, season with salt and pepper, then stir in Worcestershire sauce, beef broth, and yellow mustard. Cook, breaking up the beef until browned. Divide into portions, top with American cheese slices, and allow the cheese to melt. Remove from heat.
  • Salad Assembly: In a large bowl, layer shredded lettuce at the bottom. Add the cooked ground beef on top of the lettuce. Sprinkle dill pickle slices, jalapeños, parsley, and the caramelized onions over the beef. Drizzle with the burger sauce and toss everything together just before serving.

Notes

To keep your salad fresh, store the ingredients separately: keep the lettuce and veggies in one container, and the cooked beef, caramelized onions, and sauce in another. This way, nothing gets soggy! When you’re ready to eat, just toss everything together. For best taste, enjoy within 2-3 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 491kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 759mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 10g