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Big Mac Salad
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Instructions
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In a large skillet over medium high heat, add the ground beef, diced onions and All Purpose Seasoning. Cook and crumble the beef with a spoon for 6-7 minutes or until the beef is no longer pink. Drain off any excess fat.
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Meanwhile, whisk together all of the ingredients for the dressing in a bowl. If the mixture is too thick for your liking, you can thin it out by adding a teaspoon of water. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
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Add the chopped lettuce, tomatoes, shredded cheese and diced pickles to a large bowl.
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Top with the ground beef mixture.
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Drizzle the dressing over the salad and top with sesame seeds
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Brown Beef Without Overcrowding 🍳Cook ground beef in batches over medium-high heat without stirring for the first 3-4 minutes to develop a flavorful crust; this creates the authentic Big Mac burger texture rather than steamed meat.
- Make Special Sauce in Advance 🔧Combine mayo, Dijon mustard, relish, white vinegar, and honey the night before to allow flavors to meld and intensify, making the dressing taste more like the iconic Big Mac sauce.
- Toast Sesame Seeds for Depth 🌾Lightly toast sesame seeds in a dry pan for 1-2 minutes before garnishing to unlock their nutty flavor and add textural contrast that mimics the bun.
- Season Beef Properly with Spice Blend 🧂Mix paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and all-purpose seasoning together before adding to the beef for even distribution; this creates consistent, restaurant-quality flavor throughout every bite.
- Chill Lettuce and Assemble Last 🧊Keep iceberg lettuce chilled until serving and assemble the salad just before eating to prevent sogginess from the warm beef and dressing.
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Low Carb
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