Deconstructed Big Mac

Try this deconstructed Big Mac salad served in appetizer form by adding mini burgers onto salad leaves and sprinkle with all the fixings.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 481 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon ketchup
• 1 spear dill pickle
• 3 large romaine lettuce leaves, or to taste
• 1 (2 ounce) hamburger bun, split and toasted
• 0.5 pound ground beef
• 0.25 teaspoon white vinegar
• 1.5 teaspoons sweet pickle relish
• 0.5 white onion, diced
• 0.5 cup shredded Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese blend
• 0.25 teaspoon sugar
• 0.125 teaspoon granulated garlic
• 1.5 ounces grape tomatoes, sliced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine mayonnaise, ketchup, dill pickle relish, sugar, vinegar, and garlic in a small bowl. Whisk until well combined and set sauce aside.

Step 2

Divide ground beef into 10 rounds, 3/4 ounce each, and shape into a small patties. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 3

Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook mini burgers until brown and cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.

Step 4

Lay lettuce leaves on a large platter. Drizzle a small bit of sauce on top of the leaves. Place hamburger patties on top of the lettuce.

Step 5

Drizzle more sauce on top of the patties and sprinkle with onion, tomatoes, and cheese. Add toasted bun and a pickle to the platter for garnish.