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    Keto Big Mac Salad (High Protein, Low Carb Cheeseburger Salad)

    Published: Feb 28, 2025 · Modified: Mar 23, 2025 by Olivia Wyles · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    If you’ve ever daydreamed about cheeseburgers while attempting to eat a bit healthier, this Keto Big Mac Salad is basically your new best friend. Think crunchy lettuce, juicy ground beef, shredded cheddar cheese, tangy dill pickles, and that classic “special sauce” drizzle—minus the bun. Trust me, it’s a quick way to satisfy that fast-food craving without leaving you snoozing on the couch afterward.

    Keto Big Mac Salad in a casserole dish with wooden spoon, and on a plate single serving

    When I decided to turn this classic cheeseburger into a salad, I wanted it to be as simple as possible while still delivering all the flavor we know and love. The key? Crisp lettuce, juicy beef, and a sauce that tastes just like the real thing without any added sugar.

    I kept the ingredients minimal because let’s be honest, no one has time for a long grocery list. Once I found the right sugar-free thousand island dressing and added plenty of cheddar, the salad came together perfectly. It’s everything you want in a cheeseburger, just lighter and fresher.

    The sesame seeds were a last-minute idea, but they pull the whole thing together. They’re like a little wink to the iconic bun—just without the carbs. This salad is fast, easy, and so good you’ll forget you’re eating a salad!

    How to Make Keto Big Mac Salad

    Ingredients You’ll Need For This Recipe

    ingredients for keto big mac salad
    • 1 head of lettuce
    • 1 pound ground beef
    • 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
    • 1 cup sandwich dill pickle slices
    • ½ of a small red onion, sliced
    • ½ cup sugar-free thousand island dressing
    • ½ teaspoon sesame seeds

    Step By Step Instructions

    1. Brown the ground beef over medium-high heat, breaking it apart as it cooks, until no longer pink.
    raw ground beef in a pan
    cooked ground beef in a pan
    1. Chop the lettuce into chunks. Slice red onion.

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    chopped lettuce
    sliced red onion
    1. Layer lettuce in a 9×13 inch casserole dish. Add ground beef on top of the lettuce, then sprinkle on cheese.
    chopped lettuce in a casserole dish
    chopped lettuce and ground beef in a casserole dish
    chopped lettuce and ground beef and shredded cheese in a casserole dish
    1. Arrange pickle and onion slices across the top of the salad.
    chopped lettuce and ground beef and shredded cheese and pickles in a casserole dish
    chopped lettuce and ground beef and shredded cheese and pickles and onions in a casserole dish
    1. Drizzle dressing over the top of the salad, then sprinkle sesame seeds.
    chopped lettuce and ground beef and shredded cheese and pickles and onions and thousand island dressing in a casserole dish
    chopped lettuce and ground beef and shredded cheese and pickles and onions and thousand island dressing and sesame seeds in a casserole dish
    1. Serve or refrigerate until ready to serve.

    Tips and Tricks

    • Use Fresh Ingredients – Crisp lettuce and fresh ground beef make all the difference. Avoid pre-shredded lettuce if you can—it tends to wilt quickly. Chop your own for maximum crunch!
    • Customize the Sauce – If you’re feeling adventurous, make your own sugar-free thousand island dressing by mixing mayo, sugar-free ketchup, and a little pickle relish. It’s super easy and lets you control the flavor.
    • Serve It Fresh – This salad is best served immediately after assembling so the lettuce stays crisp. If you’re meal-prepping, keep the dressing and toppings separate and mix them together just before eating.

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    Keto Big Mac Salad in a casserole dish with wooden spoon, and on a plate single serving

    Keto Big Mac Salad

    This Keto Big Mac Salad brings all the best parts of a classic cheeseburger together—minus the bun. Fresh lettuce, juicy beef, tangy pickles, and that famous sauce make for a ridiculously tasty low-carb meal. Topped with a sprinkle of sesame seeds to give it that real burger feel, it’s a hearty yet refreshing classic crowd-pleaser.
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    Course: Dinner, Lunch
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Keto Big Mac Salad
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 319.86kcal
    Author: Olivia Wyles

    Ingredients

    • 1 head of lettuce
    • 1 pound ground beef
    • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
    • 1 cup sandwich dill pickle slices
    • ½ of a small red onion sliced
    • ½ cup sugar-free thousand island dressing
    • ½ teaspoon sesame seeds

    Instructions

    • Brown the ground beef over medium-high heat, breaking it apart as it cooks, until no longer pink.
    • Chop the lettuce into chunks. Slice red onion.
    • Layer lettuce in a 9×13 inch casserole dish. Add ground beef on top of the lettuce, then sprinkle on cheese.
    • Arrange pickle and onion slices across the top of the salad.
    • Drizzle dressing over the top of the salad, then sprinkle sesame seeds.
    • Serve or refrigerate until ready to serve.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 218g Calories: 319.86kcal (16%) Carbohydrates: 5.77g (2%) Protein: 24g (48%) Fat: 21.8g (34%) Fiber: 1.2g (5%) Net Carbohydrates: 4.54g
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