Keto Cheeseburger Salad with Pickles and Mustard Dressing

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A deconstructed cheeseburger in salad form, featuring ground beef, cheddar cheese, crunchy pickles, and a tangy mustard dressing. This American-inspired keto recipe (low carb, high protein), ready in about 20 minutes, pairs ground beef (80/20), sharp cheddar cheese, romaine lettuce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 550 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 American cuisine 550 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb ground beef and season with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/2 tsp onion powder. Cook for 7-8 minutes, breaking up the meat with a spatula until browned and cooked through.
  2. Step 2: While the beef cooks, prepare the dressing by whisking together 2 tbsp yellow mustard, 3 tbsp mayonnaise, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, and 2 tbsp olive oil in a small bowl until smooth.
  3. Step 3: In a large salad bowl, combine 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce, 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, and 1/2 cup sliced dill pickles.
  4. Step 4: Add the warm cooked ground beef to the salad and toss gently with the prepared mustard dressing until everything is evenly coated.
  5. Step 5: Serve immediately for a hearty, keto-friendly cheeseburger-inspired salad.

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