Burger Salad Bowl with Special Sauce Dressing
The Burger Salad Bowl with Special Sauce Dressing is a delightful twist on traditional burgers, combining all the juicy flavors you love into a fresh and vibrant salad. This dish is perfect for any occasion—be it a quick family dinner, meal prep for the week, or entertaining guests. With savory ground beef, crisp vegetables, and a creamy special sauce dressing, this satisfying salad offers a light yet hearty option that doesn’t compromise on taste.
- 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 (depending on how much you’d like)
- 3/4 cup diced dill pickles
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2-3 garlic cloves, minced
- 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
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté diced onion and minced garlic until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Add lean ground beef to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper; cook until browned and cooked through.
- For the dressing, mix light mayo, ketchup, pickle juice, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl until well combined.
- Assemble your salad by placing romaine lettuce in bowls; top with ground beef mixture, grape tomatoes, diced red onion, shredded cheddar cheese, and pickles. Drizzle with special sauce dressing before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 80mg