Description
This Cheeseburger Salad offers all the juicy, savory flavors of a classic cheeseburger presented in a fresh, light salad form. Featuring lean ground beef, crisp lettuce, smoky turkey bacon, shredded mozzarella cheese (vegetal), and vibrant vegetables, it is an easy-to-make, protein-packed dish perfect for quick meals or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 4 cups fresh lettuce mix (romaine and iceberg lettuce)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (vegetal)
- 4 slices smoked turkey bacon
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 cup sliced dill pickles
Dressing
- 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp mustard
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Ground Beef: Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked and no longer pink. Season with salt and pepper to enhance natural flavors. Drain any excess fat for a cleaner bite.
- Prepare the Smoky Turkey Bacon: Cook the smoked turkey bacon in a separate pan until crisp. Chop into bite-sized pieces once cooled.
- Chop and Prep Fresh Vegetables: Rinse and chop the lettuce mix, halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the red onion, and slice the dill pickles. Place all veggies in a large bowl.
- Mix the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together apple cider vinegar, mustard, olive oil, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
- Assemble the Salad: Combine the cooked ground beef, chopped smoked turkey bacon, fresh veggies, and shredded mozzarella cheese (vegetal) in the large bowl. Pour the dressing over and toss gently to coat everything well.
- Serve and Enjoy: Plate the salad and garnish if desired. Enjoy a fresh, vibrant cheeseburger experience without the heaviness.
Notes
- Use fresh, high-quality vegetables to maximize flavor and texture.
- Cook ground beef just until browned to keep it juicy and tender.
- Add the dressing just before serving to maintain crispness of the lettuce.
- Ensure smoked turkey bacon is crispy to provide a contrasting texture.
- Chill vegetables before assembly for a cool, refreshing salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Sautéing
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
Keywords: cheeseburger salad, ground beef salad, smoked turkey bacon, fresh salad, protein-packed salad, easy salad recipe, meal prep salad