Easy Cheeseburger Salad with Special Sauce Dressing
This Cheeseburger Salad is a vibrant, low-carb way to enjoy the classic flavors of a juicy burger in a refreshing bowl. Featuring seasoned lean ground beef, crisp romaine lettuce, and a tangy special sauce dressing, this 20-minute meal is perfect for busy weeknights or a quick lunch. It’s a naturally gluten-free dish that satisfies those fast-food cravings with fresh ingredients like cherry tomatoes, dill pickles, and cheddar cheese.
Servings: 2 Servings
Ingredients
- ½ lb ground beef
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 3 cups chopped romaine or iceberg lettuce
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes halved
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup diced pickles
- 2 tablespoons diced red onion
- ½ cup croutons
Burger Sauce Dressing
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- ½ tablespoon mustard
- ½ tablespoon pickle juice
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder until browned and fully cooked. Drain any excess grease and let it cool slightly.
- In a small bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients until smooth.
- Divide the lettuce between two bowls and top with cooked beef, tomatoes, cheese, pickles, red onion, and croutons.
- Drizzle with burger sauce dressing and toss lightly before serving.