Salads and Meals in a Jar

Copycat Big Mac Salad in a Jar

This copycat big mac salad in a jar layers seasoned beef, onion, pickles, tomatoes, cheddar and romaine with a light special sauce.

Copycat Big Mac salad in a jar

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Seasoned ground beef, onion, pickles, tomatoes, cheddar and romaine with a tangy burger sauce. Makes four jars.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
CourseSalad
CuisineAmerican
Servings4 jars
Calories426

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb extra-lean ground beef
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 1/2 cup dill pickles chopped
  • 2 plum tomatoes diced
  • 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 cups romaine lettuce chopped
Big Mac sauce
  • 1/2 cup light mayo
  • 2 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tbsp relish

Equipment

  • mason jars
  • cutting board
  • chef’s knife
  • skillet

Directions
 

  1. Cook the ground beef with the salt in a medium skillet over med-high heat for about 10 minutes, until the fat is absorbed and the beef is cooked all the way through.
  2. In the meantime, stir the Big Mac sauce ingredients together. Share the sauce among 4 mason jars.
  3. Spoon the ground beef over the sauce, then add layers of onions, pickles, tomatoes, cheese and lettuce.
  4. When you are ready to eat, tip everything into a large bowl and enjoy.

Notes

Keep refrigerated at 40°F (4°C) or below.
Keeps in the fridge up to 5 days. Safety: cooked ground beef; cool before jarring, keep at 40 F or below; general guidance 3 to 4 days for cooked meat.

Nutrition

Serving: 273g | Calories: 426kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1.4g | Cholesterol: 92mg | Sodium: 916mg | Potassium: 553mg | Fiber: 1.8g | Sugar: 6.9g | Vitamin A: 2545IU | Vitamin C: 8.8mg | Calcium: 104mg | Iron: 2.8mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for 4 jars; extra-lean ground beef counted as beef, 85% lean, raw, light mayo counted as light mayonnaise, relish counted as sweet pickle relish. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.


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