Big Mac Salad (Cheeseburger Salad with Ground Beef)

ByTheresa Huse
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This Big Mac Salad is a fun twist on a classic cheeseburger, made with seasoned ground beef, crisp lettuce, pickles, tomatoes, and shredded cheddar — all tossed in a creamy signature dressing. It’s an easy, flavorful meal perfect for lunch, dinner, or a family-friendly salad night.

Look no further, this is a delicious green salad loaded with all the flavors of your favorite burger. Topped with the signature Big Mac Salad Dressing, it will be a hit for dinner.

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Big Mac Salad

Big Mac Salad Recipe Lean ground beef, lettuce, tomato, shredded cheese, pickles and special sauce. Get the recipe at DearCreatives.com

With a few ingredients, you can make this classic drive-thru salad with special sauce. An easy, healthier version of the Big Mac hamburger. The perfect easy dinner idea for any night of the week!

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Big Mac Salad Recipe

Big Mac Salad - This cheeseburger salad quick and easy recipe to enjoy any night of the week! Get the Big Mac Salad Recipe and Big Mac Salad Dressing Recipe and enjoy! DearCreatives.com

Big Mac Style Salad Ingredients

Big Mac Salad Ingredients - Ground beef, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, shredded cheese, Big Mac Salad dressing. Get the recipe at DearCreatives.com

Ingredients

Big Mac Salad

  • 1 pound Lean Ground Beef
  • 1/2 cup Dill Pickles (sliced)
  • Iceberg Lettuce Salad Bag or 6 cups lettuce Iceberg Lettuce or Romaine
  • 1 cup of Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 1 cup Tomatoes (diced) or Cherry Tomatoes (halved)
  • 1 tsp. Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp. Onion powder
  • Salt and Pepper to Taste
  • 1/4 cup Big Mac Style Dressing (or your favorite)

Big Mac Salad Dressing

  • 1 cup of Mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup of Ketchup (or French Dressing)
  • 2 Tablespoons of Dill Pickle Relish (or finely chopped dill pickles)
  • 2 Tablespoons of White Onion (finely minced)
  • 1 Tablespoon of White Vinegar (Add if using dill pickles vs relish, or if you like the dressing tangy, add a little at a time to your taste preference).
  • Optional spices: Garlic powder and Paprika.

Instructions

  1. Cook the Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Drain excess fat.
  2. Prepare the Salad Base: In a large bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, pickles, and shredded cheddar.
  3. Combine: Add the cooked beef to the salad and toss gently.
  4. Dress & Serve: Drizzle with Big Mac-style dressing and serve immediately.

Recipe Notes:

  • Double the ingredients if making this salad for additional servings or a larger group.
  • The salad's optional ingredients: sliced onion (white or red).
  • Use Worcestershire sauce or other beef spices and seasonings to your taste preference. Just remember not to let the ground beef flavors overpower the special sauce salad dressing.
Big Mac Salad tossed with Big Mac Salad dressing. Extra dressing reserved to add as needed or desired Get the recipe for this cheeseburger salad and dressing at DearCreatives.com

All Image Credits ©2025 DearCreatives Theresa Huse

My favorites:

These are my favorite Petite Dill Pickles and are perfect for the recipe. Shred your cheese, it is so much better! Use a box grater with the attachable container. It makes it quick and easy to shred and store extra cheese.

Are you making this salad for additional servings or a larger group? Double the ingredients.

  • Optional ingredients: sliced onion (white or red).
  • Use Worcestershire sauce or other hamburger seasonings to your taste preference. Just remember not to let the ground beef flavors overpower the salad dressing.

Step-by-Step Directions With Images

Cheeseburger Salad - Quick, easy, healthy, and includes the special sauce salad dressing! Make this with a few ingredients and enjoy! DearCreatives.com

How To Make A Cheeseburger Salad

Prepared salad with lettuce, tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, pickles, and ground beef. Ready to add the special dressing to make the Big Mac Salad. DearCreatives.com

All Image Credits ©2025 DearCreatives Theresa Huse

Directions

  1. Brown ground beef in a pan after seasoning it with spices. Drain off any grease if you aren't using lean ground beef. Set to the side to cool.
  2. Wash, dry, and chop the vegetables as needed.
  3. Add the lettuce to the bottom of a large salad bowl. Top with the shredded cheese, sliced pickles, and tomatoes.
    Prepared salad with lettuce, tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, pickles, and ground beef. Ready to add the special dressing to make the Big Mac Salad. DearCreatives.com
  4. Then add the dressing, right before serving. And toss the salad (reserving some of the salad dressing for people who like more dressing).
    Big Mac Salad tossed with Big Mac Salad dressing. Extra dressing reserved to add as needed or desired Get the recipe for this cheeseburger salad and dressing at DearCreatives.com
  5. Serve and enjoy!
Big Mac Salad on plates ready to be served. Extra dressing reserved to add as needed or desired Get the recipe for this cheeseburger salad and dressing at DearCreatives.com

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Yield: 4

Big Mac Salad (Cheeseburger Salad)

Big Mac Salad tossed with Big Mac Salad dressing. Extra dressing reserved to add as needed or desired Get the recipe for this cheeseburger salad and dressing at DearCreatives.com

A Big Mac‑style cheeseburger salad loaded with seasoned ground beef, crisp lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and cheddar, tossed in a creamy signature dressing — an easy meal for any day.

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Additional Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes

Ingredients

Big Mac Salad

  • 1 pound Lean Ground Beef
  • 1/2 cup Dill Pickles (sliced)
  • Iceberg Lettuce Salad Bag or 6 cups lettuce: Iceberg Lettuce or Romaine
  • 1 cup of Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 1 cup Tomatoes or Cherry Tomatoes (diced)
  • 1 tsp. Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp. Onion powder
  • Salt and Pepper to Taste
  • 1/4 cup Big Mac Style Dressing (or your favorite)

Big Mac Salad Dressing

  • 1 cup of Mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup of Ketchup (or French Dressing)
  • 2 Tablespoons of Dill Pickle Relish (or finely chopped dill pickles)
  • 2 Tablespoons of White Onion (finely minced)
  • 1 Tablespoon of White Vinegar (if using dill pickles vs relish, or if you like the dressing tangy, add a little at a time to your taste preference.)
  • Optional spices: Garlic powder and Paprika.

Instructions

Big Mac Salad Recipe

  1. Cook the Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Drain excess fat.
  2. Prepare the Salad Base: In a large bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, pickles, and shredded cheddar.
  3. Combine: Add the cooked beef to the salad and toss gently.
  4. Dress & Serve: Drizzle with Big Mac-style dressing and serve immediately.
  5. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • Double the ingredients if making this salad for additional servings or a larger group.
  • The salad's optional ingredients: sliced onion (white or red).
  • Use Worcestershire sauce or other beef spices and seasonings to your taste preference. Just remember not to let the ground beef flavors overpower the special sauce salad dressing.

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Nutrition Information

Yield

4

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 495Total Fat 46gSaturated Fat 9gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 36gCholesterol 49mgSodium 841mgCarbohydrates 11gFiber 2gSugar 6gProtein 10g

Not all nutritional information is always 100% accurate.

© Theresa Huse
Cuisine: American / Category: Beef Recipes
Big Mac Salad Recipe - Lean ground beef, iceberg lettuce, dill pickles, shredded cheddar cheese, diced tomatoes, and the Big Mac Salad dressing recipe make a great dinner any night of the week or for your next backyard gathering or barbecue. Get the recipe for the chopped green salad with hamburger and dressing recipe at DearCreatives.com

Would you make this for dinner or to take to a potluck, backyard party, or BBQ? It's perfect for any night of the week or a variety of occasions.

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