Description
Cheeseburger salad is perfect for when you are in the mood for all the flavors of a burger but want something lighter!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey or beef
- 1/4 cup diced red onion (I use my pickled onions)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 Tablespoons ketchup
- 1 teaspoon Worchestire sauce
Salad:
- 8 cups chopped romaine lettuce, about 2 romaine hearts
- ½ cup sliced red onion
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- ½ cup sliced, or chopped dill pickles
- ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 avocado
Honey Mustard Dressing:
- 1 lemon, juiced (about 2–3 Tablespoons)
- 2 Tablespoons honey
- 2 Tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic or shallots
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- ground pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup olive or avocado oil
Instructions
Cook Meat::
- Place the ground turkey or beef into a skillet over medium heat and cook meat for about 12 minutes, breaking the turkey with a spatula apart as it cooks.
- Once the meat is browned and fully cooked, stir in 1/4 cup diced red onion, ketchup, Worchestire sauce, garlic powder and onion powder.
- Toss to combine and remove from heat.
Make Salads:
- Prep salads by adding a bed of romaine to each bowl.
- Top each salad with toppings: seasoned turkey meat, red onion, tomatoes, pickles, shredded cheese and avocado slices.
- Drizzle on dressing and serve.
Honey Mustard Dressing:
- Add all ingredients into a blender and blend until combined or alternatively add all ingredients into a bowl and whisk until completely combined. Makes 3/4 cup.