Last updated on January 22nd, 2024
This Big Mac Salad recipe will totally satisfy your taste buds and cravings for the classic Big Mac sandwich but without the high carb count.
Nothing beats the mouthwatering classic flavors of a Big Mac with its layers of juicy beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, and onions.
This healthier, low-carb, easy recipe tastes exactly like a Big Mac from McDonald’s, minus the bun!
Keto Big Mac Salad
With only 5 grams of carbs and 3 grams of sugar per serving, you’ll feel great feeding this to the whole family!
Compare that to the classic Big Mac sandwich nutrition information (46 grams of carbs!) and you’ll realize how much better off you are making this salad recipe.
I swear to you (and I really don’t swear that much), this Big Mac salad seriously tastes like I just left the fast food drive-thru, without feeling like I messed up my keto diet.
Big Mac Salad Ingredients
- Lean Ground Beef
- Kosher Salt
- Ground Black Pepper
- Iceberg Lettuce
- White Onions
- 1 cup Cheddar Cheesed, Shredded
- Sliced Dill Pickles
- Mayonnaise
- Yellow Mustard
- White Vinegar
- Artificial Sweetener
Big Mac Sauce
“Two all-beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions – on a sesame seed bun.”
If you’re a child of the 70’s, (1974 to be exact) you’ll fondly remember this song, playing constantly on McDonald’s commercials.
Obviously, their campaign was successful because 46 years later I can still sing it without missing a beat.
The special SAUCE on the Big Mac is the DRESSING on this low carb Big Mac Salad.
And, let me tell you, it tastes just like McDonald’s delicious Big Mac sauce!
To make it have as little sugar as possible, I used Truvia Baking Blend instead of sugar.
Big Mac Salad is Super Easy To Make
There are basically 3 steps to making this Big Mac Salad.
Step 1: Make Big Mac Dressing
In a medium bowl mix all mayonnaise, mustard, diced dill pickles, white vinegar, diced white onion, and artificial sweetener.
Then set the dressing aside.
Step 2: Cook Ground Beef and Prepare Salad Ingredients
Brown ground beef with salt & pepper in a frying pan over medium heat until cooked through.
Then drain any grease from the skillet.
While your beef is cooking, place the chopped lettuce, sliced onions, pickle slices, and shredded cheese into separate bowls.
Step 3: Assemble Salad Into Bowls, Add Ground Beef & Drizzle with Dressing
When the ground beef is ready to serve, let each person assemble their salads and place ground beef on top.
After that, drizzle Big Mac Sauce on top of the salad and enjoy!
I measured everything out and kept all of the salad toppings separate so my family could choose what to add to their salad.
However, to get the full experience of eating a real Big Mac, you really need to add them all!
I knew as soon as I assembled my salad that this easy dinner recipe was going to be good!
It had that familiar Big Mac scent and I couldn’t wait to dig in!
In addition, it was really filling and I didn’t even miss the bun or the fries!
Additional Ingredients and Substitution Options:
Here are other ingredients you can add based on your personal preferences.
- Sesame Seeds
- Worcestershire Sauce
- Garlic Powder
- Substitute heavy cream in place of the mayonnaise
- Swap dill pickle relish for diced pickles
- Onion Powder
- Seasoning Salt
- Hot Sauce
- Substitute ground turkey or ground chicken for the ground beef.
Both my husband and son looked at it and said ‘Um, what’s this?’
I told them it was a Big Mac Salad and they looked unconvinced.
But as soon as they sat down and started eating it, I knew they were just as impressed as I was!
Pro Tip: You might want to double the recipe because this went fast!
No leftovers over here!
Big Mac Salad Recipe
Big Mac Salad: A Low Carb, Copycat Recipe You’ll Love!
Ingredients
Big Mac Sauce
- ¾ cup Mayonnaise
- 4 tsp Prepared Mustard
- 2 tbsp Dill Pickles, diced
- 1 tbsp White Vinegar
- 1 tbsp White Onions, Diced
- 1 ½ tsp Truvia Cane Sugar Blend
Salad Ingredients
- 1 lb Lean Ground Beef
- 1 tsp Kosher Salt
- 1 tsp Ground Black Pepper
- 4 cups Iceberg Lettuce, Chopped
- ½ cup White Onions, thinly sliced and cut in half
- 1 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese, shredded
- ¼ cup Dill Pickles, sliced
Instructions
- To make the Big Mac Sauce, in a medium bowl mix all ingredients listed under the Big Mac Sauce ingredients above. Then set aside.
- Brown ground beef with salt & pepper in a frying pan over medium heat until cooked through. Drain any grease.
- While your beef is cooking, place the chopped lettuce, sliced onions, pickle slices, and shredded cheese into separate bowls.
- When the ground beef is ready to serve, let each person assemble their salads and place ground beef on top. After that, drizzle Big Mac Sauce on top of the salad. Enjoy!
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We made this, it was AMAZING! It’s become a go-to in our house because everyone loves it. SOOOOOOO good! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for the great review Jodi! So glad you love it like we do!
Oh my gosh, this sounds to die for!! I will definitely try it!!!!
Thank you!!!!!!!!!!
It’s seriously good! If you try it, let me know what you think of it. Josh would like it too!