What Makes This Recipe So Good
This keto Big Mac salad takes all the delicious flavors you love in a classic Big Mac burger and turns them into an easy, delicious salad without all the carbs and added sugars. We even perfected a keto version of the Big Mac sauce, so it really is just like the original!Not only is this recipe keto-friendly, but it’s also low in overall carbs, added-sugar free, gluten free, and dairy free (if you use a dairy-free cheddar). If you want to make it meatless, you can swap out the ground beef for a vegetarian alternative, but that will most likely make it not-keto, too.It’s great for meal prepping. If you prefer the ground beef warmed, store it separately from the otherwise-prepared salad, and store the dressing separately, too. Warm the meat on the stove or in the microwave when you’re ready to eat it! The salad will keep up to 5 days if refrigerated in an airtight container.
Key Ingredients
Dill Pickles – If you don’t typically get pickles on your Big Mac, you can skip them in your salad. I love the pop of flavor and crisp texture they add, though!Big Mac Sauce – A Big Mac without Big Mac sauce is just a burger. Same goes for a Big Mac salad! We’ve ketofied the classic Big Mac sauce, keeping all the flavors but ditching all the added sugar. A little Granular Swerve gives the sauce its sweetness but keeps it totally keto-friendly and low-glycemic.
Chef’s Tips
The sauce is super easy and totally foolproof. If you don’t have Granular Swerve handy, you can replace it with any keto sweetener – powdered, granulated, or liquid. Various sweeteners don’t sub 1-to-1, though, so start with a small amount and taste it as you go, adding more sweetener only if necessary.Leaner ground beef will prevent your salad from being greasy and soggy. I recommend using an 85/15 or even a 90/10 mixture.The Big Mac sauce will keep up to a week, so refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container and save it to use on a keto burger or with keto chicken tenders.
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Keto Stuffed PeppersWhole30 Chicken Burrito Bowls (Keto, Paleo)Keto Meatballs and Tomato SauceCreamy Keto Taco SoupEverything Bagel Chicken with Scallion Cream Cheese Sauce (Keto)Cheesy Keto Green Beans
