Description
This hearty salad combines seasoned ground beef with fresh iceberg lettuce, cheddar cheese, and a flavorful high-protein burger sauce made from Greek yogurt and bold condiments. Perfect for a quick, protein-packed meal that can be enjoyed immediately or prepped ahead for convenient lunches.
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 small head iceberg lettuce, finely chopped
- ¾ cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- ¼ white onion, finely diced
- ½ cup pickle slices
For the High-Protein Burger Sauce
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons dill relish
- 1 clove garlic, grated or finely minced
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon Frank’s RedHot Original Hot Sauce (or other hot sauce of choice), adjust to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the Beef: Add the ground beef to a large skillet over medium heat, seasoning with sea salt and black pepper. Cook, breaking it apart and stirring occasionally, until the beef is fully cooked and browned, about 8-10 minutes.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a separate bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, ketchup, Dijon mustard, dill relish, grated garlic, smoked paprika, hot sauce, and black pepper until smooth and evenly combined.
- Assemble the Salad: For meal prep, divide the chopped iceberg lettuce, cooked ground beef, shredded cheddar cheese, diced onion, and pickle slices evenly into 3 containers. Store in the fridge until ready to eat. If serving immediately, arrange the ingredients in bowls, generously drizzle with the prepared burger sauce, and enjoy.
Notes
- The ground beef can be substituted with ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
- Adjust the hot sauce quantity in the burger sauce to control the spice level.
- For a low-carb version, omit the ketchup or choose a sugar-free variety.
- This salad is great for meal prep and keeps well refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Use any cheese variety you prefer if cheddar is unavailable.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
