Lean & Green Healthy Mini (Big) Mac Salad
Feb 19, 2021 | Jump to Instructions
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- 1Lean
- 3Green
- 1Healthy Fat
- 3Condiment
- 1/2Snack
You know you've hit a major milestone in your healthy eating lifestyle when you can make a healthier version of foods that are typically deemed unhealthy. I know when I started following the 5+1 plan, that's exactly what happened to me. Yes I was eating tons of salads, but they were just not as good as this recipe! No bland dressings or more greens than I really wanted.
When I first began eating this recipe, I would take it to work and my coworkers would ask if it was a Big Mac… Which led to the name "lean and green Big Mac salad".
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Lean & Green Mini (Big) Mac Salad Ingredients
- 2 tbsp White Onions Diced
- 5 oz Lean Ground Beef
- 2 tbsp Wish-Bone Light Thousand Island Dressing
- ⅛ tsp White Vinegar
- ⅛ tsp Onion Powder
- 3 cup Romaine Lettuce Shredded
- 2 tbsp Reduced-Fat Cheddar Cheese
- 1 oz Dill Pickle Sliced
- 1 tsp Sesame Seeds
Lean & Green Mini (Big) Mac Salad Instructions
- Heat a small, lightly greased skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion & cook until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes. Add the beef and cook until fully browned
- Mix together the dressing, vinegar and onion powder.
- To assemble: Top lettuce with the ground beef and sprinkle with cheese. Top with pickle slices. Drizzle with sauce, and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
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