All the classic Big Mac flavors—no bun, high protein, and perfect for meal prep.
Servings
4 large servings
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Total Time
25 minutes
Ingredients
Salad
- 1½ lb lean ground beef (93–96%) or extra-lean ground turkey
- 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup diced dill pickles
- ¼ cup diced red onion (optional)
- ½ cup reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
High-Protein Big Mac Sauce
- ¾ cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup light mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp ketchup (sugar-free if desired)
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- 2 tbsp dill pickle relish
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt & pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the meat
Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef or turkey, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned and fully cooked. Drain excess fat if needed. Set aside slightly to cool. - Make the sauce
In a bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, light mayo, ketchup, mustard, relish, vinegar, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth. - Assemble the salad
In a large bowl, add romaine lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, red onion, and shredded cheese. - Add protein
Top with warm cooked meat. - Dress & toss
Drizzle with Big Mac sauce and toss gently to combine. - Serve
Serve immediately or portion into meal-prep containers.
Tips for Extra Protein
- Use 96% lean beef or ground turkey
- Add extra meat per serving
- Sprinkle with fat-free cheese if available
Meal Prep & Storage
- Store salad ingredients and sauce separately for up to 4 days
- Reheat meat separately before assembling
Nutrition (Approx. per serving)
- Calories: 400–450
- Protein: 35–40g
- Carbs: 8–12g
- Fat: 18–22g
Variations
- Low-Point / WW Friendly: Use fat-free cheese, extra-lean meat, and light mayo only
- Low-Carb/Keto: Skip tomatoes and use full-fat cheese
- Crunch: Add sesame seeds for bun flavor