Make Ahead Meal Prep Low Carb Big Mac Salad Jars

 Big Mac Salad Jars

Do you or your children like McDonald's but hate the calories that go along with it? Try these fun make ahead salad jars that taste better than the real deal!! 

These Meal Prep Low Carb Big Mac Salad Jars are like a healthy cheeseburger - you probably already have the sauce ingredients!  To make the recipe EVEN HEALTHIER try using ground turkey or tofu! :) 

Prep Time15minutes 
Cook Time15minutes 
Total Time30minutes 
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
 
Servings: 4 jars
 
Calories: 426kcal per meal

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

Instructions

  • Cook ground beef with salt in a medium-sized skillet over med-high heat until fat has absorbed and beef is fully cooked, about 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, mix Big Mac sauce ingredients together. Divide sauce among 4 mason jars. Top with ground beef, then layer with onions, pickles, tomatoes, cheese and lettuce.
  • Store in the fridge up to 5 days - serve by dumping into a large bowl and enjoy!

Notes

Make this salad even healthier by using ground turkey instead of ground beef.
Layer your salads with the dressing on the bottom followed by the beef, onions, pickles, tomatoes, cheese and lettuce.
Store these salad jars in the fridge for up to 5 days. Dump into a bowl or onto a plate and serve!
Freeze the ground beef for up to 4 months. Defrost in the fridge then reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop.


Nutrition

Calories: 426kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 92mg | Sodium: 1041mg | Potassium: 422mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1050IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 3.1mg

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