When the kids and hubbies wanted burgers for dinner, my friends and I were always trying to be “good,” so we opted to skip the bun and came up with this amazing salad instead! It’s so fresh and delish, you won’t even miss the carbs! Top it with our easy homemade Russian dressing or use your favorite store-bought. Whether you’re looking for low-carb options or just craving a hearty salad, this Big Mac Salad is always a winner! Plus, it cooks up in no time, making it a perfect weeknight meal!

Fresh homemade Big Mac salad with seasoned ground beef, crisp lettuce, shredded cheese, tomatoes, onions, and creamy dressing, served on a stylish blue plate for a quick, healthy meal.

Serves: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients:

½ cup Russian Dressing (or more if desired)
1 lb. lean ground beef
1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp gourmet burger seasoning
salt and pepper if you’re seasoning needs more
lettuce (I used 2 heads of Romaine)
1-2 diced tomatoes
½ diced red onion
2-3 chopped pickle spears
Optional:
- shredded cheddar cheese

Get the full printable instructions with measurements at the bottom of the post in the recipe card.

Step-by-Step Directions:

Step 1: Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking the pieces up as it cooks. They should be large, bite size pieces. Continue flipping the pieces until browned and cooked through. Reduce the heat to low, then stir in the Worcestershire sauce and seasoning. Let the beef simmer on low for a few minutes while you prepare the salad.

Ground beef cooking in a skillet with seasoning being added for flavorful dishes, perfect for easy, homemade recipes.

Step 2: Distribute the lettuce between 4 large plates or bowls and top with tomatoes, pickles, onion, and cheese, if desired. Divide the beef evenly between the 4 servings and top with the Russian dressing. If I’m feeling fancy, I add a bit more fresh dill over top. Enjoy!

Fresh garden salad with leafy romaine, tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, crispy ground beef crumbles, and a creamy dressing on a textured blue plate. Perfect for a healthy, quick meal.

Tips:

I used Weber Gourmet Burger Seasoning. It adds a bit of smoke flavor to the beef, but feel free to use whichever seasoning blend you prefer.
Not big on beef? No problem! Substitute ground chicken or turkey. You may need to adjust your seasonings.
Grilling up burgers anyway? Even better! Break your burger up into bite size pieces and top your salad with it! Yum!

Big Mac Salad

Whether you're looking for low-carb options or just craving a hearty salad, this Big Mac Salad is always a winner! Plus, it cooks up in no time, making it a perfect weeknight meal!

Beth

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 5

Total Time 15

Servings

Ingredients

½ cup Russian Dressing (or more if desired- easy recipe here)
1 lb. lean ground beef
1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp gourmet burger seasoning
salt and pepper if you’re seasoning needs more
lettuce (I used 2 heads of Romaine)
1-2 diced tomatoes
½ diced red onion
2-3 chopped pickle spears

Optional:

shredded cheddar cheese
crumbled bacon

Instructions

Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat breaking the pieces up as it cooks. They should be large, bite size pieces. Continue flipping the pieces until browned and cooked through. Reduce the heat to low, then stir in the Worcestershire sauce and seasoning. Let the beef simmer on low for a few minutes while you prepare the salad.
Distribute the lettuce between 4 large plates or bowls and top with tomatoes, pickles, onion, and cheese, if desired. Divide the beef evenly between the 4 servings and top with the Russian dressing. If I'm feeling fancy, I add a bit more fresh dill over top.