Description
High-Protein Cheeseburger Salad is a healthy, low-carb meal packed with seasoned ground beef, crisp vegetables, and a creamy burger-style dressing. This easy cheeseburger salad recipe delivers all the classic flavors of a burger in a fresh, protein-rich bowl perfect for meal prep or quick lunches.
Ingredients
For the salad:
- Ground beef
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Paprika
- Romaine lettuce or mixed greens
- Cherry tomatoes
- Cucumber, diced
- Red onion, thinly sliced
- Cheddar cheese, shredded
- Pickles, chopped
For the dressing:
- Greek yogurt or mayonnaise
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Pickle juice
- Garlic powder
- Salt
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt or mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, pickle juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, cheddar cheese, and chopped pickles.
- Add cooked beef on top of the salad.
- Drizzle with dressing and toss gently, or serve dressing on the side.
- Serve immediately for best freshness and texture.
Notes
Let beef cool slightly to avoid wilting the greens.Use lean ground beef for a lighter option.Keep dressing separate if meal prepping.Adjust dressing ingredients to taste for more tang or creaminess.
