I have been married to a wonderful Christian man since 1976. The Lord has blessed us with two daughters and two sons. I consider each day the Lord gives me on the earth yet another chance to serve Him.

Tuesday, April 6, 2021

Big Mac Salad

 Big mac without all the bread.   You can put croutons if you want.


BIG MAC SALAD

(serves 4)


Crouton Ingredients (optional)

*2 sesame seed hamburger buns, diced 

*1 tablespoon butter, melted 

*1/2 teaspoon garlic salt 

Salad Ingredients:

*1 pound ground beef (I use 20/80)

*1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

*1 tablespoon onion, chopped very fine

*1 garlic clove, minced

*1 large head Iceberg lettuce, chopped

*12 grape tomatoes, sliced (if tomatoes are in season I use a garden tomato)

*1/2 onion, diced (use your favorite onion.  I use white or red)

*1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded 

*12 dill pickles, diced


Dressing Ingredients:

*Use your favorite dressing or if you want it to be like a true big mac then:

*1/2 cup mayonnaise 

*1/8 cup french dressing 

*1 tablespoon sweet relish

*2 teaspoons ketchup

*1/2 teaspoon white vinegar

*1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

*pinch of salt

*1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper


Dressing Directions:

~In a medium bowl, whisk all the ingredients together until well mixed.

~Store in the refrigerator, in aa covered container for at least 4 hours before (I make this the night before or in the morning).

Crouton Directions:

~Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

~In a large bowl, mix chopped hamburger buns, melted butter and garlic salt, until well mixed.

~Place on a cookie sheet in a single layer.

~Bake for 6-8 minutes or until toasted.

Salad Directions:

~In a large skillet, add ground beef, onions, salt, and pepper, and cook until ground beef is browned, breaking up beef as it cooks.

~Add Worcestershire sauce, and cook for another 3-4 minutes. 

~Remove from heat and allow to cool some.

~Divide the shredded lettuce evenly in four bowls or plates.

~Divide the ground beef, tomatoes, pickles, cheese, and croutons evenly over the lettuce.

~Drizzle desired amount of dressing over salad.

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