Burger Salad
A fresh take on the classic burger, this Burger Salad combines seasoned beef patties with all the delicious toppings you'd expect, served over a bed of crisp iceberg lettuce. It's a satisfying, low-carb meal that's as flavorful as it is simple to prepare.
Ingredients
- For the Burger Patties:
- 1 pound ground beef choose the leanness to your preference
- 2 teaspoons of burger seasoning or a mixture of 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt and ground black pepper
- Avocado oil cooking spray
- For the Burger Dressing makes 1 cup:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 2 tablespoons dill pickle relish or finely chopped dill pickle
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- For the Salad Assembly:
- 8 cups chopped iceberg lettuce about 16 ounces from one medium head
- 1/2 medium red or yellow onion thinly sliced
- 1 beefsteak or slicing tomato cut into bite-sized pieces, or 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 24 dill pickle chips or 2 medium dill pickles, thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Burger Patties:
- Begin by dividing the ground beef into four equal portions. Shape each portion into patties approximately 4 inches in diameter and 1/2 inch thick. Season both sides of each patty with the burger seasoning, or the salt and pepper mix.
- Cook the Burger Patties:
- Heat a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat for about three minutes. Lightly coat the pan with avocado oil, then add the patties. Let them sear for 3 minutes, or until they develop a rich brown crust and can be easily flipped. Flip the patties carefully, and cook for an additional 3 minutes, allowing them to remain slightly pink in the center. If desired, test the internal temperature with a thermometer to ensure it reaches your preferred doneness. Once cooked, remove the patties from the pan and let them rest.
- Prepare the Dressing:
- While the patties cook, combine the mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, pickle relish, garlic powder, onion powder, and ground black pepper in a small mixing bowl. Stir until the dressing is well-blended and smooth.
- Assemble the Salad:
- In four shallow bowls, evenly distribute the chopped lettuce, sliced onion, tomato pieces, pickle chips, and shredded cheddar cheese. Arrange the ingredients so that each bite includes a bit of everything. Place a burger patty on top of each salad and drizzle generously with the prepared dressing. Finish with a few cracks of black pepper and serve immediately for the best freshness and flavor.