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Crispy Keto Big Mac Salad Bowl Recipe with Homemade Special Sauce

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A quick, easy, and delicious keto-friendly salad that mimics the flavors and textures of a Big Mac without the carbs, featuring crispy ground beef, shredded lettuce, cheddar cheese, pickles, and a homemade special sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (80/20 blend)
  • 1 medium head iceberg lettuce, shredded
  • 1 cup (100 g) shredded cheddar cheese
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) chopped dill pickles
  • 2 tablespoons finely diced red onion
  • ½ medium tomato, diced (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil
  • Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
  • For the Special Sauce:
  • ½ cup (120 ml) mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon sweetener (erythritol or stevia)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Special Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, yellow mustard, white vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and sweetener. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Refrigerate to let flavors meld.
  2. Chop the Vegetables: Shred the iceberg lettuce finely. Dice the dill pickles, finely chop the red onion, and dice the tomato if using. Keep chilled until assembly.
  3. Cook the Ground Beef: Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, season with salt and pepper, and cook without stirring frequently until browned and crispy bits form, about 8-10 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
  4. Assemble the Salad Bowl: In a large bowl, combine shredded lettuce, cooked beef crumbles, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped pickles, red onion, and tomato. Drizzle special sauce generously over the top and toss gently to combine. Add more sauce on the side if desired.
  5. Final Touches: Taste and adjust salt or pepper. Serve immediately for maximum crispness and flavor contrast.

Notes

For extra crispy beef, sprinkle a pinch of baking soda while cooking. Make the special sauce ahead and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes for best flavor. Keep lettuce chilled and shredded finely for crunch. Store beef and sauce separately from lettuce to avoid sogginess. Variations include vegetarian options with soy crumbles or mushrooms, and spicy versions with sriracha or cayenne.

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Keywords: keto salad, Big Mac salad, low carb, keto recipe, ground beef salad, special sauce, keto dinner, quick keto meal

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