Burger Salad Bowl with Special Sauce Dressing
Indulge in the refreshing flavors of a Burger Salad Bowl with Special Sauce Dressing, a delightful twist on classic cheeseburgers transformed into a vibrant salad. This dish combines the savory goodness of lean ground beef with crisp romaine lettuce and fresh veggies, all elevated by a homemade special sauce that brings it all together. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, this healthy yet satisfying option is customizable to suit individual tastes. With minimal preparation time and maximum flavor, it’s an easy way to enjoy the essence of a burger while keeping things light.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 12 oz romaine lettuce
- 1 cup chopped grape tomatoes
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 – 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 3/4 cup diced dill pickles
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt
- Black pepper
- 2 tbsp light mayo
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp pickle juice
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic; sauté for 5 minutes until soft.
- Stir in the ground beef, seasoning with salt and black pepper. Cook until browned and no longer pink.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together light mayo, ketchup, pickle juice, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to create the special sauce dressing.
- Assemble your salad by placing romaine lettuce at the base of a serving bowl. Layer with cooked beef, tomatoes, red onion, cheddar cheese, and pickles. Drizzle with special sauce dressing.
- Serve immediately or store in meal prep containers for later enjoyment.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg