one Cheeseburger Salad Contains all your favorite burger fixings, except the bun! This salad is a combination of seasoned ground beef, a bit of bacon, lettuce, cheese, tomatoes and pickles. Top it with a delicious mustard dressing and it's the best burger salad ever!
It's customizable and easy to make antiquity and Whole30 friendly.
The best cheeseburger salad recipe
Dare I say it, but I think I like this cheeseburger salad better than a traditional burger with a bun! This salad is so delicious, hearty, and flavorful. The burger meat itself is delicious. This is cooked with mine Classic burger seasoningand add a splash of (optional) tomato sauce to give it a real umami flavor. It's fantastic when combined with all the salad fixings.
I also love how customizable this salad is. You are free to add whatever you like to your burger! Feel free to get creative! No matter what your dietary needs are, it's easily made Paleo, Keto, and Whole30 friendly!
Required ingredients and substitutions
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hamburger
- Oil: I prefer to use extra virgin olive oil Cook the meat, but avocado oil will work too.
- Ground beef: This recipe calls for 1 pound of ground beef. I recommend using lean ground beef (80% or more lean) to keep the fat content low and prevent the salad from becoming soggy.
- Burger Seasoning: I use mine Homemade burger seasoning mixbut you can also use any of your favorite store-bought options.
- Tomato sauce: This is optional but adds sweet and umami flavor to the beef!
dressing
- mustard: Use regular yellow mustard or Dijon mustard, depending on your preference.
- olive oil: This creates an emulsion that binds all the ingredients together to create a rich flavor.
- Mayo: Use your favorite store-bought mayonnaise, or make your own ancient May!
- Apple cider vinegar: This adds a subtle sweetness and tangy flavor.
- spices: Chili powder, salt, and pepper enhance the flavor of the sauce and add a little heat.
For assembly
- lettuce: I love romaine lettuce, but you can use any veggie you like as a base for your cheeseburger salad.
- tomato: I used cherry tomatoes, but grape tomatoes are a great option.
- broken bacon: This is optional but adds a delicious salty, slightly smoky flavor!
- avocado: Adds healthy fats and a creamy consistency.
- Dill Pickle Chips: I'm a huge fan of kimchi, but if you're not a fan of kimchi, you can ignore them.
- red onion: For a hint of flavor and a little crunch.
- Shredded cheddar cheese: You can’t have a cheeseburger salad without cheese! For the best flavor and texture, buy a block of cheddar cheese and grate it yourself.
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- 100% grass-fed, grass-finished beef
- Free range organic chicken
- humanely raised pork
- wild seafood
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Taste changes
One of my favorite things about this cheeseburger salad recipe is that you can easily mix and match different ingredients to make it your own. Some big changes include:
- Meat: Swap the ground beef for ground bison, ground turkey, or ground chicken.
- cheese: Use any flavor of cheese you like best, such as pepper jack, Monterey, or Swiss. Or, omit it entirely in your burger salad recipe.
- Sauce: Replace mustard with burger sauce, BBQ sauceor ketchup. Or you can omit it entirely if you prefer.
- Ingredients: Mix and match any of your favorite burger toppings, e.g. pickled onionsfried eggs, fried mushrooms, caramelized onionsor grilled pineapple.
How to Make Mustard Cheeseburger Salad
- Brown the beef: Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add ground beef and burger seasoning. Brown until the meat is no longer pink, breaking it down as it cooks.
- Add tomato paste: Add tomato paste, if using, and remove from heat.
- Make the dressing: While the beef has cooled slightly, stir together all the seasoning ingredients in a jar or small bowl until smooth. Adjust seasonings to taste.
- Prepare the salad: Divide salad ingredients among four bowls. Then, top with burger mixture and 1-2 tablespoons of seasoning. Serve immediately!
Food recommendations
Honestly, I find this cheeseburger salad recipe to be quite filling on its own. However, if you want to add a side, you can never go wrong fries Or onion rings! Or, if you want a slightly healthier option, try adding sliced ​​fruit.
Meal preparation options
This salad is great for meal prep and only needs a few twists. While the burger meat can be eaten cold if you prefer, this recipe is best served with hot or warm burger meat.
The best way to prepare a salad is to have a separate container for the salad ingredients and meat so the meat can heat itself. Of course, as with most salads, you'll want to apply mustard dressing before serving. So, separate that as well.
Just be careful with the salad ingredients you choose. Obviously, something like sliced ​​avocado won't keep well. So if planning to make this for meal prep, ignore this.
Keeping all this in mind, this salad will keep for 3-5 hours in the refrigerator. When you're ready to serve, heat the meat in the microwave or skillet over medium heat and assemble as normal. It will taste as good as new!
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For “burger”:
- 2 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 pound. Ground beef
- 1 spoon burger seasoning
- 2 spoon ketchup Elective
For the dressing:
- 2 spoon Yellow mustard or Dijon mustard
- 2 spoon olive oil
- 1 spoon mayonnaise
- 1 spoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 spoon water
- ½ teaspoon chili
- A big pinch of salt and pepper
For assembly:
- 8 cup fresh lettuce chopped
- 2 cup Cherry tomatoes halved
- 4 bacon strips cooked
- 1 avocado dice
- ½ cup Dill Pickle Chips
- ½ red onion cut into thin slices
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Once hot add ground beef and burger seasoning. Cook until no pink color remains. Once cooked, add tomato paste (optional) and stir well. Turn off the heat and allow to cool slightly.
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Meanwhile, make the dressing: Place all ingredients in a jar or small bowl and stir together. Taste and adjust seasoning.
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Assemble bowls: Divide lettuce, tomatoes, bacon, avocado, pickles, and red onions among four bowls. Divide beef mixture over top and drizzle with 1-2 tablespoons of seasoning. Serve immediately.
This recipe was originally published in 2015 and updated in 2020 with new recipes and photos.
Calories: Chapter 415kilocaloriescarbohydrate: 5.7gramprotein: 34.4gramFat: 28.1gramSaturated fat: 7.5gramcholesterol: 179milligramssodium: Chapter 533milligramsfiber: 1.4gramsugar: 2.7gram
