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This Bacon Cheeseburger Salad has all your favorite burger toppings and is drizzled with a sweet and tangy honey mustard dressing. The best part is - it's a low carb, quick and easy dinner that's ready in 20 minutes.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
Ground Beef: You will need 1 lb lean ground beef for this salad.
Seasoning: Typical burger seasoning spices are mixed together then added to the beef. Burger seasoning spices include Paprika, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Salt, and Pepper. You'll also add a little Worcestershire sauce, so have it ready.
Lettuce: You'll need 4 ounces of crispy green lettuce. I prefer the Little Leaf Farms since that is grown in Massachusetts. You could also use Romaine lettuce.
Bacon: Cook your bacon ahead of time. You'll need about a half package of cooked bacon for this salad. Use your favorite kind - I like Applewood Smoked Bacon, but any type of bacon would also be great! The easiest way to get consistently crispy bacon is to bake it in the oven at 350° on a wire rack on a baking sheet. When I do this, it takes about 20-25 minutes (flipping halfway).
*For a quicker option to cook bacon, cook in a skillet over low heat, turning once it starts to curl using tongs. Keep turning so it cooks evenly.
Burger Toppings: There are so many great burger topping choices. For this recipe, I included quartered cherry tomatoes, avocado slices, pickle chips, and a mix of Cheddar and Monterrey Jack shredded cheese.
Prefer other toppings? Try some of these burger topping options:
- Jalapenos
- Pickled Banana Peppers
- Guacamole
- Red Onions
- Carmelized Onions
- Pepperjack, Feta, or Goat Cheese
- Sautéed Mushrooms
Honey Mustard Salad Dressing: This will be a mix of mayo, yellow mustard, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt and pepper. You could substitute plain greek yogurt for a healthier option.
This healthier version of a cheeseburger is light and satisfying. Another great summer dinner. It includes all the best cheeseburger ingredients without the carbs. You can make this salad ahead of time, just store the beef, toppings, dressing and lettuce in separate containers and assemble when ready to serve.
Bacon Cheeseburger Salad
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Description
This Bacon Cheeseburger Salad has all your favorite burger toppings and is drizzled with a sweet and tangy honey mustard dressing. The best part is - it's a low carb, quick and easy dinner that's ready in 20 minutes.
Ingredients
BURGER INGREDIENTS
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- a pinch of black pepper
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
DRESSING INGREDIENTS
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1.5 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 1.5 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2.5 teaspoons honey
- pinch of salt and pepper
SALAD INGREDIENTS
- 4 ounces crispy green leaf lettuce or romaine
- 6 ounces bacon, cooked
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 1 avocado, peeled, pitted, and sliced
- ½ cup pickle chips, dill or bread and butter
- ½ cup cheddar or monterey jack cheese
Instructions
1. In a small bowl combine paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. Set aside. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef, seasoning mixture, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir to combine. Cook, breaking up the beef until cooked through and no longer pink inside, about 5 minutes.
2. In a small bowl whisk together all dressing ingredients. Season to taste.
3. Assemble the salads. Divide the salad ingredients among four plates. Top with burger mixture and drizzle with honey mustard dressing.
Notes
If you're using a higher fat ground beef and there's too much liquid in the pan, you can drain the fat halfway through cooking.
You can substitute plain greek yogurt for the mayo.
Keywords: bacon cheeseburger salad, low carb
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