Cheeseburger Salad
This cheeseburger salad gives you the flavors of a classic burger in a fresh, easy salad you can throw together any night of the week.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 2 roma tomatos, diced
- 1 cup dill pickles, diced
- ½ cup monterey jack cheese, shredded
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and break it up with a spatula.
- Sprinkle in salt, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, oregano, and pepper.
- Cook until the beef is browned and fully cooked, about 8-10 minutes. Drain any excess fat and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine chopped romaine lettuce, diced tomatoes, diced pickles, and shredded cheese.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, and Dijon mustard until smooth.
- Add the cooked ground beef to the salad mixture. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional cheese or pickles if desired.
Nutrition
Notes
- Let the beef cool slightly: Hot beef can wilt the romaine quickly, so give it a few minutes before tossing.
- Drain well: Removing excess grease keeps the dressing from getting oily.
- Toss right before serving: This keeps the lettuce crisp and the pickles crunchy.
- Control the dressing: Start with about ¾ of the dressing, toss, then add more if needed.
- Chop evenly: Smaller, even pieces make it easier to get beef, pickles, and dressing in every bite.
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