Cheeseburger Salad

If you’re looking for a healthy and delicious way to satisfy your cheeseburger cravings, then look no further than this Cheeseburger Salad recipe with Keto Thousand Island Dressing. Packed full of protein and fresh ingredients, this hearty salad is bursting with all the classic flavors of a juicy cheeseburger – without any of the guilt. And with our homemade Keto Thousand Island Dressing, you can enjoy all the creamy goodness of this classic condiment without any added sugar or carbs. But, can a salad actually replace an amazing burger recipe? We’ll let you be the judge.

When it comes to keto recipes, we have a few that make it into the weekly rotation. And this easy cheeseburger salad has to be at the top of that list – especially when we’re craving a juicy cheeseburger from our favorite fast food joint. We pair it with our special sauce, a homemade thousand island dressing, another meal prep item we make once a week. Whenever that Big Mac craving hits, this easy salad loaded with crispy iceberg lettuce, veggies, and of course, topped with a pickle is on the table in under 20 minutes!

This recipe is great because it’s made with a real grilled cheeseburger for the best flavor and homemade low-carb salad dressing.

Besides being low-carb, it’s a great way to use up leftover cheeseburgers after a backyard barbecue without the guilt of the bun. Who knew clean eating could taste this good?

Ingredients

• Hamburger patties – you can cook your lean ground beef patties from scratch or use your favorite cheeseburger like our juicy smoked burgers or thick grilled venison burgers. We even use good quality frozen burger patties when we really want a quick meal. Our favorite pre-made patties are from Certified Angus Beef.
• Sliced Cheese, we love cheddar cheese or American when making a great burger.
• Salad mix – We love using a blend of crispy iceberg, romaine lettuce, and cabbage – they both have a good crunch and can hold up to all the toppings in this big salad.
• Thousand Island Dressing, or if you’re feeling it, try our blue cheese dressing from our steakhouse hamburger salad.
• Fresh toppings like sweet peppers, tomatoes, white or red onion, crispy onions or grilled onions, avocado, and dill pickles.

How to Make Cheeseburger Salad

• Whip up this deconstructed burger by prepping your salad components ahead of time. Chop the veggies and pop them in a large bowl. Make the homemade salad dressing and store it in a glass jar in the fridge until ready to use.
• When you’re ready to eat, grill the burger on a preheated grill or griddle and make sure to add the cheese in the last minute of cooking so it melts into every nook and cranny.
• While the burger cooks, toss the salad greens with the thousand island dressing, aka big mac sauce, and divide it onto plates. Top with the cooked cheeseburger and serve immediately.
• Alternatively, you can crumble the burger meat up after cooking them for easier eating. We just like the presentation of the full patty on top, where we can pick and choose our favorite burger toppings in every bite.

What to serve with cheeseburger salad

This crisp, refreshing salad recipe is a meal in itself. But if you’re bringing it to a potluck or trying to round out a menu, consider serving it with homemade deviled eggs, smoked baked beans, or a pile of crispy french fries (if you’re not counting carbs) or even a couple of smoked Traeger ribs on the side.

Leftover and reheating

This salad is best served fresh, so the iceberg lettuce stays crispy. Leftover salad, if dressed, is best eaten within a few hours. However, you store the individual salad ingredients in separate containers to quickly whip this up all week long.

If you have leftover cheeseburgers, wrap them in aluminum foil or store them in an airtight container for up to 4 days. When you’re ready to make this delicious salad recipe, reheat as many patties as you need only for individual portions.

To reheat burger patties, place them in a preheated oven set to 325 degrees F wrapped in foil, and cook them until heated through about 10 minutes. Alternatively, crumble them into a frying pan, just like our leftover cheeseburger omelet for breakfast, and stir occasionally until heated.

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What do you think? Is this easy cheeseburger salad recipe going to be a staple in your house? It’s the perfect meal all in one and fulfilling whether or not you’re on a low carb diet. If you’ve given this one a try, be sure to rate the recipe card and drop a comment to help out the next guy.