All the classic cheeseburger flavors—bacon, beef, cheddar, avocado—tossed over crisp romaine with tangy burger sauce.
# Components:
→ Meats
01 - 8 slices bacon
02 - 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend)
→ Vegetables & Fresh Produce
03 - 8 cups chopped romaine lettuce
04 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
05 - 1 avocado, diced
06 - 0.5 small red onion, thinly sliced
07 - 0.5 cup dill pickle slices
→ Cheese
08 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
→ Burger Sauce
09 - 0.5 cup mayonnaise
10 - 2 tablespoons sugar-free ketchup
11 - 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
12 - 1 tablespoon dill pickle juice
13 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
14 - Salt and pepper to taste
→ Seasonings
15 - 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
16 - 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
17 - Salt and pepper to taste
# Directions:
01 - In a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp, approximately 8-10 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and crumble once cooled.
02 - Discard excess bacon fat, retaining approximately 1 tablespoon in the skillet. Add ground beef with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned, breaking into bite-sized pieces, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat and cool slightly.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sugar-free ketchup, mustard, dill pickle juice, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until well combined.
04 - Distribute romaine lettuce across a large salad bowl or individual plates. Layer with cooked ground beef, crumbled bacon, tomatoes, avocado, red onion, pickles, and shredded cheddar cheese.
05 - Drizzle burger sauce over the salad immediately before serving to maintain optimal texture and temperature.
