Deluxe Cheeseburger Salad

Transform your favorite burger night into a healthy and crowd-pleasing delight with this Deluxe Cheeseburger Salad! Packed with all the classic cheeseburger flavors you crave—savory seasoned ground beef, crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, tangy pickles, and rich shredded cheddar cheese—this recipe is both hearty and refreshing. The creamy homemade dressing, made with a blend of mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, and a touch of white vinegar, ties everything together with an irresistible tangy-sweet finish. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick and satisfying deconstructed burger salad is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Customize it with extra toppings like crumbled bacon or avocado, and serve it as a complete meal or a fun side dish at your next BBQ.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 8 cups Romaine lettuce
• 2 cups Cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 1 cup Pickles
• 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
• 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons Ketchup
• 1 tablespoon Yellow mustard
• 1 teaspoon White vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil

Directions

Step 1

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and break it up with a spatula.

Step 2

Season the beef with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Cook until browned and fully cooked through, about 7-8 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.

Step 3

While the beef is cooking, prep the vegetables: chop the romaine lettuce, halve the cherry tomatoes, thinly slice the red onion, and cut the pickles into small chunks.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, ketchup, yellow mustard, and white vinegar to make the dressing. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Step 5

In a large salad bowl, layer the romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, red onion, pickles, and shredded cheddar cheese.

Step 6

Add the cooked and cooled ground beef on top of the salad.

Step 7

Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss to combine, or serve with the dressing on the side if preferred.

Step 8

Optional: Garnish with additional pickles, shredded cheese, or crumbled bacon for extra flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1438.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1764.7

Total Fat 133.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 58.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.7g
Cholesterol 422.1mg	0%
Sodium 5029.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 43.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.0g	0%
Total Sugars 20.5g
Protein 113.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1102.5mg	0%
Iron 12.1mg	0%
Potassium 2691.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 65.5%

Protein: 24.8%

Carbs: 9.6%