Homemade Big Mac Salad

Name: Homemade Big Mac Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; Salt and pepper to taste; 1 head iceberg lettuce, chopped; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/2 cup red onion, diced; 1/2 cup dill pickles, chopped; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons ketchup; 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish; 1 teaspoon white vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon paprika

Enjoy all the flavors of your favorite fast food burger in a fresh and easy salad bowl.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 American· July 18, 2026

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Prep

15 minutes

Cook

10 minutes

Total

25 minutes

Serves

This salad is one of my favorite quick dinners because it hits all those classic cravings without needing a bun. It is crisp, savory, and brings that iconic burger taste right to your kitchen table.

The secret really is in the sauce. It comes together in just a minute and ties all the fresh veggies and seasoned beef together perfectly. I love to make a double batch of the dressing to keep in the fridge for other meals throughout the week.

🧺 Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
1 head iceberg lettuce, chopped
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup red onion, diced
1/2 cup dill pickles, chopped
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon paprika

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until it is fully cooked through.
2
Season the beef with onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper while it cooks, then drain the excess fat and set the meat aside to cool slightly.
3
Whisk together the mayonnaise, ketchup, sweet pickle relish, white vinegar, and paprika in a small bowl until the dressing is smooth.
4
Arrange the chopped lettuce in a large serving bowl or on individual plates.
5
Top the lettuce with the cooked beef, tomatoes, red onion, pickles, and shredded cheese.
6
Drizzle the homemade sauce over the top just before serving and toss everything together.

💡 Tips

Store the dressing in a separate airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. If you have leftovers, keep the salad ingredients and the dressing apart so the lettuce stays crunchy.

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