Cheeseburger Salad with Pickled Onions and Avocado

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-11 · Updated 2026-06-11

A deconstructed cheeseburger salad packed with seasoned ground beef, creamy avocado, tangy pickled onions, and melted cheddar for a satisfying keto meal. This American-inspired keto recipe (low carb), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs ground beef, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 540 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb, 80% lean ground beef
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 6 cups mixed salad greens
• 1 medium, diced ripe avocado
• 1 small, thinly sliced red onion
• 1/2 cup white vinegar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tbsp erythritol or other keto sweetener
• 1 tbsp mustard
• 2 tbsp mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup, chopped dill pickle slices

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Instructions

1. Step 1: To quick-pickle the onions, combine 1/2 cup white vinegar, 1/2 cup water, and 1 tbsp erythritol in a small saucepan; bring to a simmer and pour over 1 thinly sliced small red onion in a jar. Let sit for at least 20 minutes.
2. Step 2: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 lb ground beef seasoned with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper; cook for 7-8 minutes, breaking apart, until browned and cooked through.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese into the hot beef until melted and combined.
4. Step 4: In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tbsp mustard and 2 tbsp mayonnaise to create a creamy dressing.
5. Step 5: In a large serving bowl, toss 6 cups mixed salad greens with the dressing, then top with the cheesy ground beef, 1 diced medium ripe avocado, chopped 1/4 cup dill pickle slices, and drained pickled onions.
6. Step 6: Serve immediately for a fresh, savory, and satisfying keto salad.