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.