Description
A hearty and flavorful keto cheeseburger salad that captures all the classic burger favorites like seasoned ground beef, melty cheddar cheese, dill pickles, and a tangy special sauce dressing — all without the carbs from a bun. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or meal prep, this low-carb salad is satisfying and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 6 cups chopped romaine or iceberg lettuce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup diced dill pickles
- ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled (optional)
Special Sauce Dressing
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp sugar-free ketchup
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 tsp pickle juice
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the ground beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned and fully cooked. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Drain excess grease and set aside to cool slightly.
- Make the special sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sugar-free ketchup, yellow mustard, pickle juice, and salt until smooth and well combined.
- Prepare the salad base: Divide the chopped romaine or iceberg lettuce evenly between serving bowls.
- Assemble the salad: Top the lettuce with the cooked ground beef, shredded cheddar cheese, diced dill pickles, thinly sliced red onion, and crumbled cooked bacon if using.
- Add the dressing: Drizzle the special sauce dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to combine all ingredients.
Notes
- To save time, cook bacon in advance or skip if preferred.
- Use sugar-free ketchup to keep the recipe keto-friendly and low in carbs.
- Feel free to swap romaine for iceberg lettuce based on preference.
- Adjust seasoning to taste when cooking the beef.
- This salad is great for meal prep; keep dressing separate until ready to eat.
