Cheeseburger Salad
Ingredients
The salad
-
8
oz
chopped romaine or other green leaf lettuce
-
1
plum
tomato, chopped
-
2
spears
pickles, chopped
The croutons
-
1
hamburger bun
with sesame seeds
-
1
tablespoon
light butter
-
a pinch
salt and garlic powder
The meat mixture
-
1
teaspoon
olive oil
-
½
cup
chopped onion
-
1
pound
95% lean ground beef
-
1
tablespoon
hamburger seasoning
-
2
tablespoons
ketchup
-
1 ½
teaspoons
yellow mustard
-
½
teaspoon
pickle juice
The toppings
-
2
oz
reduced fat sharp cheddar, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F and prepare a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Cut the hamburger bun into bite-sized cubes and toss them in melted butter, salt, and garlic powder.
- Spread the bun cubes on the baking sheet and bake for 15-16 minutes until crispy.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté chopped onion until tender.
- Add ground beef to the skillet, cooking until browned, then drain excess liquid.
- Stir in hamburger seasoning, ketchup, mustard, and pickle juice until combined.
- On each plate, layer lettuce, meat mixture, cheese, tomatoes, and pickles.
- Top each salad with croutons and serve.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
4
Calories
280
Total fat
12g
Total carbohydrates
13g
Total protein
31g
Sodium
20mg
Cholesterol
20mg
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