Ingredients
– 1 pound 93% lean ground beef
– ΒΌ teaspoon salt
– Pepper to taste
– 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
– 4 dill pickle spears, chopped
– Β½ small red onion, sliced into rings
– 4 ounces avocado, cubed
– 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
– ΒΌ cup reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese
– ΒΌ cup light mayonnaise
– 1 teaspoon mustard
– 1 teaspoon dill pickle juice
– 4 teaspoons sugar-free ketchup
– ΒΌ teaspoon onion powder
– ΒΌ teaspoon garlic powder
– ΒΌ teaspoon paprika
Instructions
1-First, in a large bowl, combine 1 pound of 93% lean ground beef with ΒΌ teaspoon salt and pepper to taste. Form it into 4 equal patties using wet hands for easy shaping.
2-Next, in a separate bowl, whisk together the dressing: ΒΌ cup light mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon mustard, 1 teaspoon dill pickle juice, 4 teaspoons sugar-free ketchup, ΒΌ teaspoon onion powder, ΒΌ teaspoon garlic powder, and ΒΌ teaspoon paprika. Set this aside; it lasts up to three or four days in the fridge.
3-Then, grill the patties over medium heat for about 4 to 5 minutes per side. After flipping, add the red onion rings to the grill and cook for the remaining time, flipping them halfway through for even char.
4-After cooking, let the patties rest for 5 to 10 minutes before cutting each into 16 bite-sized pieces.
5-Finally, in a large bowl, mix 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce, 4 chopped dill pickle spears, Β½ small red onion (now grilled and sliced), 4 ounces cubed avocado, and 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes. Divide onto 4 plates, top with the grilled onions, ΒΌ cup reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese, and chopped burger pieces, then drizzle with the dressing.
Last Step:
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π³ Ground beef can be swapped with ground turkey or plant-based alternatives.
π₯ If you prefer, brown the meat on the stove instead of grilling.
π₯ Add crumbled bacon for a bacon cheeseburger twist to the salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 311
- Sugar: 4.5 grams
- Sodium: 417 milligrams
- Fat: 17 grams
- Saturated Fat: 5 grams
- Carbohydrates: 11.5 grams
- Fiber: 4 grams
- Protein: 28 grams
- Cholesterol: 79 milligrams
