Lean & Green Healthy Mini (Big) Mac Salad

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Feb 19, 2021 | Jump to Instructions

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Mini (Big) Mac Salad
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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".

Could you enjoy healthy
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food every day? Make this healthy lean and green
Mini (Big) Mac Salad
recipe to give you and your family a
American
entree that is absolutely amazing, keeps you on any healthy meal plan and satisfies your cravings!

 

 

 

Difficulty
Easy
Servings
1
Cooking Time
10 minutes
Prep Time
5 minutes

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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

  1. 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
  2. Mix together the dressing, vinegar and onion powder.
  3. 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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Difficulty
Easy
Servings
1
Cooking Time
10 minutes
Prep Time
5 minutes

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