Cheeseburger Salad Bowls

Name: Cheeseburger Salad Bowls
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 sesame seed buns, cut into 1-inch cubes; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 1 lb ground beef (at least 80% lean); 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 3/4 cup mayonnaise; 3 tablespoons ketchup; 1 tablespoon dill pickle relish; 1 teaspoon yellow mustard; 1 large head iceberg lettuce, chopped (8 cups); 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz); 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved; 1/2 cup dill pickle chips, quartered

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Prep 30 min
Total 30 min
Servings 4

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Ever think you'd feel good about eating a cheeseburger? We just figured out that "secret sauce" makes a great salad dressing, so you can get your cheeseburger fix and feel good about it, too. Pro tip: Top your salad with dill pickles and sesame seed croutons for maximum burger flavor.

by: Tablespoon Kitchens

Updated Apr 18, 2019

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Ingredients

Croutons

2 sesame seed buns, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Burger

1 lb ground beef (at least 80% lean)
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Dressing

3/4 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon dill pickle relish
1 teaspoon yellow mustard

Salad

1 large head iceberg lettuce, chopped (8 cups)
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup dill pickle chips, quartered

Steps

1

Heat oven to 375°F. In ungreased 15x10x1-inch pan, spread bread cubes in single layer. Drizzle melted butter evenly over bread cubes; toss until coated. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool completely.
2

Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until thoroughly cooked; drain. Reduce heat to medium. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. Cook and stir 1 minute. Remove from heat.
3

In small bowl, mix Dressing ingredients.
4

Divide lettuce among 4 serving bowls. Arrange beef mixture, cheese, tomatoes, dill pickles and croutons on top of lettuce. Serve with dressing.

Expert Tips

tip 1
Romaine lettuce can be substituted for iceberg in this recipe.
tip 2
Worcestershire sauce is a salty, savory condiment often found in steak sauces.
tip 3
Watch the croutons closely, as buns can brown quickly.
tip 4
If the dressing is too thick, thin it with a little milk.

Nutrition Information

760 Calories, 60g Total Fat, 30g Protein, 22g Total Carbohydrate, 8g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 760

Calories from Fat: 540

Total Fat: 60g; 93%

Saturated Fat: 19g; 95%

Trans Fat: 1g

Cholesterol: 130mg; 43%

Sodium: 1300mg; 54%

Potassium: 630mg; 18%

Total Carbohydrate: 22g; 7%

Dietary Fiber: 3g; 11%

Sugars: 8g

Protein: 30g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 30%; 30%

Vitamin C: 8%; 8%

Calcium: 30%; 30%

Iron: 20%; 20%

Exchanges:

1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 1/2 High-Fat Meat; 8 Fat;