This Cheeseburger Salad is a delicious, low-carb way to enjoy your favorite fast food treat. Topped with an amazing, creamy “special sauce” dressing that takes it to the next level.
When Rick & I go out to eat, we’ll often order a burger and split it. Normally restaurant burgers are way to big for me to eat an entire one, plus, I feel a whole heck of a lot less guilty if I’m only eating half a burger. But, If I am ordering one for myself, I’ll often only eat half of the bun, or even eat it without the bun since I’m not a huge bread person.
Which led me to this idea…
Why not make a burger at home, that’s not really a burger, but more of a mash up between a burger and a salad?
It’s a low carb way to enjoy my favorite parts of the burger – the melty cheese and the amazing special sauce.
You know the special sauce I’m talking about right? The light-orange hued creamy sauce that’s flecked with bits of sour pickle. The kind you’d find on a Big Mac or an “animal style” burger from In-N-Out.
What is Special Sauce Made Of?
- Mayonnaise
- Mustard
- Pickle Relish
- Olive Oil
- Ketchup
- Vinegar
- Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Paprika
Keto Friendly Cheeseburger Salad
- If you’d like to make the special sauce for this Cheeseburger Salad keto-friendly, look for a no-sugar added ketchup and use dill pickle relish rather than the sweet variety.
Other than the special sauce, I kept the ingredients for this Cheeseburger Salad super simple, just like I like my burgers. With a bit of red onion, pickles and tomatoes.
However, you can totally customize this Cheeseburger Salad with your favorite toppings. That’s what makes it so fun!
Cheeseburger Salad Toppings:
- Caramelized Onions
- Blue Cheese Dressing
- Avocado
- Chiles
- Bacon
- Sauteed Mushrooms
- Homemade Ranch Dressing
What would you top your Cheeseburger Salad with?
Wine Pairings for Burgers:
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More burger recipes:
- Green Chile Cheeseburger Recipe
- Veggie Burgers with Pickled Cabbage & Tahini Sauce
- Red Wine Lamb Burgers with Goat Cheese & Caramelized Onions
- French Dip Burgers
- Red Wine Burgers Recipe
Cheeseburger Salad
Ingredients
Dressing:
- 1/3 cup light mayonnaise
- 2 Tablespoons Maille Dijon Originale Mustard
- 2 Tablespoons pickle relish (sweet or dill)
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons ketchup
- 2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Salad:
- 4 burger patties
- 4 slices sharp cheddar cheese
- 3 romaine hearts (chopped)
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes (halved)
- ½ red onion (thinly sliced)
- Pickle slices
Instructions
- Combine dressing ingredients in a small bowl and whisk together to combine.
- Preheat grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook burgers until no longer pink, about 5 minutes per side. Melt cheddar slices on the burgers.
- Evenly divide lettuce between four plates. Top with tomatoes, onions, and pickles. Slice burger patties and place them on top of each salad. Drizzle with dressing and enjoy.
This is how I prefer to eat my burgers too! I’ve got to try the special sauce. Sounds soooo good all together!
Thanks Marlynn!