Deluxe Cheeseburger Salad
Transform your favorite burger night into a healthy and crowd-pleasing delight with this Deluxe Cheeseburger Salad! Packed with all the classic cheeseburger flavors you crave—savory seasoned ground beef, crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, tangy pickles, and rich shredded cheddar cheese—this recipe is both hearty and refreshing. The creamy homemade dressing, made with a blend of mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, and a touch of white vinegar, ties everything together with an irresistible tangy-sweet finish. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick and satisfying deconstructed burger salad is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Customize it with extra toppings like crumbled bacon or avocado, and serve it as a complete meal or a fun side dish at your next BBQ.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 8 cups Romaine lettuce
- 2 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 1 cup Pickles
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon White vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
Instructions
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and break it up with a spatula.
Season the beef with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Cook until browned and fully cooked through, about 7-8 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
While the beef is cooking, prep the vegetables: chop the romaine lettuce, halve the cherry tomatoes, thinly slice the red onion, and cut the pickles into small chunks.
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, ketchup, yellow mustard, and white vinegar to make the dressing. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
In a large salad bowl, layer the romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, red onion, pickles, and shredded cheddar cheese.
Add the cooked and cooled ground beef on top of the salad.
Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss to combine, or serve with the dressing on the side if preferred.
Optional: Garnish with additional pickles, shredded cheese, or crumbled bacon for extra flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
684 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 58.4 g | 75% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.1 g | 95% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 118 mg | 39% | |
| Sodium | 1514 mg | 66% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.8 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.8 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.3 g | ||
| Protein | 28.8 g | 58% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 274 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 3.7 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 620 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
