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Easy “Big Mac” Salad

May 3, 2020 By Patricia 38 Comments

Easy “Big Mac” Salad is what you should toss together when you feel a Big Mac attack coming on! This salad is a fun dish to serve and it tastes so much like the real deal, you won’t miss the bun.

Easy “Big Mac” Salad is a fun dish to serve when you're craving fast food!

I’m not much of a fast-food eater except for road trips and the random craving that won’t disappear! My go-to when the need/craving arises? A Big Mac from McDonald’s. I mean… if I’m going to splurge, I’m going to make it worth my while! If you love Big Macs, you’ll love this easy “Big Mac salad.” 

Easy Big Mac Salad

This easy “Big Mac” salad is like the real deal, minus the drive-thru and the bun! Seriously. As I ate it, I texted two sisters and a friend to tell them how much it tasted Just. Like. A Big Mac.

Easy “Big Mac” Salad is easy to make and you probably have all the ingredients!

The copycat dressing (or special sauce) is one I picked up from Women’s Day. There are a million copycat recipes for the secret sauce (and apparently McDonald’s used to sell it, too) but this one sounded the best to me.

I had all the ingredients I needed for this salad except for the sweet pickle relish. I needed to place a grocery order, so I added the relish to my list.

Folks: although you probably have everything you need in your kitchen to make this salad, do not skip out on the sweet pickle relish. The dressing/sauce tastes like the real deal and I think the relish makes it happen! I was impressed and eager to get this salad on the table.

Looking for more interesting salads? Try one of these Grab a Plate recipes:

  • Mexican Street Corn Salad
  • Sweet and Tangy Cucumber Ribbon Salad
  • Grilled Romaine Salad with Caesar Dressing

I’ve seen this “Big Mac” salad before and have always wanted to try it. I guess my craving was my inspiration. I’m glad I tried this and will definitely make it again.

Easy “Big Mac” Salad will satisfy your cravings with great flavor!

I made and ate the salad, quite satisfied with my meal. After I sang the old McDonald’s Big Mac jingle from way back when (two all beef patties, special sauce, lettuce cheese, pickles, onions on a sesame seed bun), I realized that I had forgotten to add onions to my easy “Big Mac” salad! Next time, for sure.

Skip the drive through and make yourself this easy “Big Mac” salad. It’d be great with a side of fries and maybe a slice of apple pie!

Easy “Big Mac” Salad is a treat any day of the week!

Nutrition

Calories

837 cal

Fat

57 g

Carbs

89 g

Protein

18 g
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Serves Serves 2-4

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Ingredients

    For the dressing/sauce:
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons French dressing
  • 4 teaspoons sweet pickle relish
  • 1 tablespoon finely minced white onion (I used dehydrated onion)
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • For the salad:
  • 4 cups shredded Iceburg lettuce
  • 1/2 pound cooked ground beef seasoned with salt and pepper, drained
  • 1/4 cup shredded cheddar or Jack cheese
  • 1/4 cup diced onion
  • Dill pickle slices as garnish
  • Sesame seeds

Instructions

    For the dressing/sauce:
  1. Mix all the ingredients and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  2. For the salad:
  3. Add the lettuce and ground beef (allow it to cool to room temperature) to a large bowl.
  4. Add the shredded cheese, onion, and 3/4 of the dressing/sauce. Toss to mix well.
  5. Transfer to bowls and add several pickles as garnish, along with a sprinkling of the sesame seeds.
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Comments

  1. Veena Azmanov says

    May 4, 2020 at 7:20 am

    I am drooling with the combination. Love the dressing and love the salad too. Yum.
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      May 5, 2020 at 6:20 am

      Thanks so much, Veena! :)
      Reply
  2. Jovita says

    May 4, 2020 at 7:45 am

    This salad looks amazing and so easy to make. I love big mac but I have never tried making it in a form of a salad. Thanks for the fun idea!
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      May 5, 2020 at 6:20 am

      Thanks, Jovita! It really does taste like the burger!
      Reply
  3. Liz says

    May 4, 2020 at 7:55 am

    Ohh that salad looks SO good! My dad love sa Big Mac so maybe I can get him to eat this salad instead, haha
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      May 5, 2020 at 6:20 am

      That would be great, Liz! Thanks so much!
      Reply
  4. Priya Shiva says

    May 4, 2020 at 8:01 am

    I totally love this salad! It looks so healthy and I'm sure tastes good too!
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      May 5, 2020 at 6:20 am

      Thank you, Priya! It's a fun (and tasty) dish to serve!
      Reply
  5. Kelsey Harmony says

    May 4, 2020 at 6:52 pm

    Oh my gosh, this looks amazing!! My mouth is watering! I can't wait to try this recipe this summer!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      May 5, 2020 at 6:19 am

      Thanks, Kelsey! I hope you love it!
      Reply
  6. Bella says

    May 4, 2020 at 7:46 pm

    Oh this looks tasty!! thank you so much for sharing this recipe! happy weeek ahead
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      May 5, 2020 at 6:19 am

      Thanks so much, Bella!
      Reply
  7. kileen says

    May 4, 2020 at 9:28 pm

    this looks so delicious and so much healthier than a big mac! thanks for sharing the recipe! kileen cute & little
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      May 5, 2020 at 6:19 am

      Thanks, Kileen! Yes, a bit healthier and still delicious!
      Reply
  8. Tisha says

    May 4, 2020 at 10:44 pm

    The big mac sauce was always my favorite! This salad is perfect for big mac lovers, great lower carb option!
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      May 5, 2020 at 6:19 am

      Yes, for sure, Tisha!
      Reply
  9. Lisa Favre says

    May 5, 2020 at 3:24 am

    Oh my goodness, my husband would be SO happy if I prepared this for dinner. You make the sauce look so authentic - it looks absolutely delicious!
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      May 5, 2020 at 6:18 am

      Thanks, Lisa! The sauce tastes like the real deal!
      Reply
  10. Louise says

    May 5, 2020 at 3:34 am

    Ooh, this looks absolutely delicious! I've never had a Big Mac Salad from McDonalds before but maybe I should try it once things have gone back to normal! Louise x
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      May 5, 2020 at 6:18 am

      I don't think McDonald's has this on the menu! I made it to tastes like their burger :) Enjoy!
      Reply
  11. Jerrieal Small says

    May 5, 2020 at 4:15 am

    NO way!!! My favorite go to splurge meal is a Big Mac too!I'm excited to try this out! https://www.simplysmallblog.com
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      May 5, 2020 at 6:17 am

      You won't regret it! This tastes like the real deal!
      Reply
  12. Marina says

    May 5, 2020 at 5:18 am

    Will definetely try the dressing, it looks delicious x
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      May 5, 2020 at 6:17 am

      Thanks! It's super-tasty!
      Reply
  13. Stephanie says

    May 5, 2020 at 7:51 am

    See, I'd have to leave out all the onion anyways, since I'm super allergic! So your original recipe would be the one for me haha. This sounds like such a fun salad option when you want something more hearty, but also want something light. Great combo!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      May 23, 2020 at 7:48 pm

      Haha! Then it's got your name all over it, Stephanie! Hope you try it! Thanks for stopping by!
      Reply
  14. Franziska says

    May 5, 2020 at 8:29 am

    that looks really amazing. I have to cook that for my kids :) xoxo franzi from powder brows
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      May 23, 2020 at 7:42 pm

      Thanks so much, Franziska! I hope you all like it!
      Reply
  15. Christa says

    May 5, 2020 at 4:38 pm

    I love this idea! As the weather gets warmer, I crave salads more and more. I can’t wait to try this!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      May 23, 2020 at 7:41 pm

      Thanks so much, Christa!
      Reply
  16. Cookilicious says

    May 6, 2020 at 9:13 am

    This is awesome! Love this recipe idea. Thanks for sharing
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      May 23, 2020 at 7:41 pm

      Thanks very much!
      Reply
  17. Nadalie Bardo says

    May 7, 2020 at 4:05 pm

    OMG this looks so tasty, who knew you could make a BIG Mac salad! Gotta try it. It's all about the dressing!
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      May 23, 2020 at 7:41 pm

      Thanks, Nadalie! Tastes *just* like one!
      Reply
  18. Maria says

    November 2, 2020 at 5:24 pm

    I wonder why it has so many carbs. Could it be the dressing?
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      November 24, 2020 at 7:12 am

      I guess that could be the reason, Maria. You could go light on the dressing?
      Reply
  19. Sue Wolfe says

    February 19, 2024 at 5:10 pm

    We have made this now a bunch of times, even tonight! It is so good! I used less onions as I don’t like them much, but it was really yummy!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      April 13, 2024 at 3:58 pm

      I love this one!! Glad you all love it, too!
      Reply

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