Description
Homemade Big Mac Salad has all the flavours of the iconic burger—two all beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions and sesame seed croutons—in one hearty summer salad.
Ingredients
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For the Slider Patties
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil (if needed)
- 2 sesame seed burger buns
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional, for extra crunch)
- 2 heads iceberg lettuce, shredded (or whatever lettuce mix you prefer)
- 1 cup grated, or cubed sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced dill pickles
- 1/4 cup finely diced red or white onion
- 1 cup Copycat Big Mac Sauce
- Freshly cracked black pepper
- Toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Make the Croutons: Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Cut burger buns into bite-sized cubes. Toss with melted butter and garlic powder. Sprinkle with sesame seeds if using. Bake for 10–12 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Cook the Slider Patties: Mix ground beef with Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Divide into 8 small slider-sized, 2-ounce patties. Cook in a hot skillet for 3–4 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Melt some cheddar on top. Rest for 3 – 5 minutes.
- Assemble the Salad: Arrange iceberg lettuce on a large platter or divide among four bowls. Top with cheddar, pickles, and onion. Add the warm slider patties. Scatter the sesame seed croutons over the salad. Drizzle generously with Copycat Big Mac Sauce. Finish with freshly cracked black pepper, toasted sesame seeds and serve immediately.
Notes
Big Arch Upgrade: Swap to white cheddar, add crispy onions.
Quarter Pounder with Cheese BLT Upgrade: add tomato and bacon.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
