Low Fat Vegetarian Cheeseburger Salad

Satisfy your cheeseburger cravings without the guilt with this delicious and nutrient-packed Low Fat Vegetarian Cheeseburger Salad! Bursting with fresh romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, tangy pickles, and a sprinkling of shredded low-fat cheddar cheese, this hearty salad features diced vegetarian burger patties for a satisfying protein boost. Crunchy toasted whole wheat hamburger bun croutons add a playful twist, while a zesty homemade dressing made with ketchup, mustard, and low-fat mayonnaise brings all the flavors of a classic cheeseburger to life. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is perfect for a healthy lunch or dinner that doesn’t compromise on taste. Great for vegetarians and anyone looking for a lighter spin on a fast-food favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 6 cups Romaine lettuce
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 cup Shredded low-fat cheddar cheese
• 2 pieces Vegetarian burger patties
• 0.5 cup Pickles
• 0.25 cup Red onion
• 1 piece Whole wheat hamburger bun
• 1 teaspoon Olive oil spray
• 2 tablespoons Ketchup
• 1 tablespoon Mustard
• 1 tablespoon Low-fat mayonnaise
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Halve the cherry tomatoes and thinly slice the red onion. Set aside.

Step 2

Heat a skillet over medium heat and coat it lightly with olive oil spray. Cook the vegetarian burger patties for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until heated through and slightly crispy on the edges. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Step 3

Dice the vegetarian burger patties into bite-sized pieces.

Step 4

Toast the whole wheat hamburger bun until lightly browned, then cut it into small cubes to use as croutons.

Step 5

In a small bowl, mix together the ketchup, mustard, low-fat mayonnaise, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 6

In a large salad bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, pickles, red onion, shredded low-fat cheddar cheese, diced burger patties, and hamburger bun croutons.

Step 7

Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.

Step 8

Divide the salad into two servings and enjoy immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(793.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	940.3

Total Fat 42.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.6g
Cholesterol 32.5mg	0%
Sodium 2575.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 99.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.3g	0%
Total Sugars 21.5g
Protein 60.2g	0%

Vitamin D 12IU	0%
Calcium 856.3mg	0%
Iron 10.7mg	0%
Potassium 1665.3mg	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: 37.6%

Protein: 23.6%

Carbs: 38.8%