Description
Savor summer’s ultimate cheeseburger salad, blending classic burger flavors with crisp greens and zesty dressing. Fresh ingredients and bold seasonings create a delightful meal where you can enjoy all the juicy goodness without traditional bread.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) very lean ground beef, browned and drained
Fresh Vegetables:
- 6 cups chopped iceberg lettuce
- 1 cup diced Roma tomatoes
- 1 cup sliced red onion
- 0.5 cup diced dill pickles
Cheese and Dressing:
- 1.5 cups (340 grams) shredded Colby jack cheese
- Thousand Island dressing (to taste)
Instructions
- Spread crisp lettuce leaves across a generously sized salad platter, creating a verdant foundation for the deconstructed burger experience.
- Distribute sizzling seasoned ground beef evenly across the leafy base, ensuring a warm protein layer that melds with the greens.
- Cascade shredded cheddar cheese over the beef, allowing it to slightly melt and create a rich, creamy texture.
- Scatter vibrant diced tomatoes, thinly sliced red onions, and tangy chopped dill pickles across the salad, introducing layers of bright, zesty flavors.
- Thoroughly toss all ingredients together, ensuring each component is harmoniously integrated and coated with the components.
- Liberally drizzle creamy Thousand Island dressing over the salad, creating a classic burger-style coating that ties all elements together.
- Serve immediately while beef remains warm and ingredients retain their fresh, crisp characteristics, delivering a playful twist on the traditional cheeseburger.
Notes
- Swap ground beef for turkey or plant-based crumbles to create a leaner or vegetarian version of this quick salad.
- Customize the dressing by mixing homemade mayo, ketchup, and sweet pickle relish for a fresher Thousand Island taste.
- Enhance texture by adding crispy bacon bits or croutons for extra crunch and classic cheeseburger flavor.
- Store ingredients separately when prepping ahead to maintain the salad’s freshness and prevent soggy lettuce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg