Cheeseburger Salad
This Cheeseburger Salad captures all the delightful flavors of a classic cheeseburger, minus the bread. It features crisp romaine, juicy tomatoes, creamy avocado, tangy pickles, and a sprinkle of shredded cheese, all crowned with grilled burger patties, sliced red onions, and a mouthwatering dressing that ties it all together beautifully.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound 93% lean ground beef
- 4 dill pickle spears
- 1/2 small red onion
- 4 ounce avocado
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cup reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup light mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon mustard
- 1 teaspoon dill pickle juice
- 4 teaspoons ketchup
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- 1
In a spacious mixing bowl, blend the ground beef with salt and pepper. Using damp hands, carefully shape the mixture into 4 equal-sized patties. Set them aside for now.
- 2
In a separate large bowl, thoroughly whisk together all the ingredients for the dressing. Put this aside as well.
- 3
Grill the hamburger patties until they reach a medium level of doneness, about 4-5 minutes on each side. When you flip the patties, add the onion rings to the grill. Let the onions cook for the remaining 4-5 minutes, turning them halfway through for even cooking. Once done, allow the patties to rest for 5-10 minutes before cutting each into 16 small bite-sized pieces.
- 4
In the bowl, mix in the lettuce, pickles, onion, avocado, and tomato. Distribute the salad mixture onto 4 plates, topping each with the grilled onions, cheese, and one chopped patty. Finish by drizzling each plate with one-quarter of the dressing.