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Big Mac Salad (Meal Prep Jars)

ByHannah Peterson

Low-Carb • Keto • Diabetic-Friendly • Perfect for Busy Days

This Big Mac Salad gives you all the classic burger flavor—without the bun and carbs. It’s perfect for meal prep and stays fresh for days!

🥣 Ingredients

🥩 Salad Base

  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
  • 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 1 cup tomatoes, diced
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup pickles, chopped
  • ¼ cup red onion, diced

🍔 Big Mac Sauce (Sugar-Free)

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp sugar-free ketchup
  • 1 tbsp mustard
  • 1 tbsp pickle relish (no sugar added)
  • 1 tsp vinegar
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Cook the Beef

  • Brown ground beef in a skillet
  • Season with salt & pepper
  • Drain excess grease and cool

2️⃣ Make the Sauce

  • Mix all sauce ingredients until smooth
  • Chill for best flavor

3️⃣ Assemble (Meal Prep Jars 🫙)

Layer in this order:

  1. Sauce (bottom)
  2. Ground beef
  3. Pickles + onions
  4. Tomatoes
  5. Cheese
  6. Lettuce (top)

👉 Keeps lettuce crisp!

4️⃣ Serve

  • Shake jar or toss in a bowl before eating

🍽️ Serving Ideas

  • Eat straight from jar 🫙
  • Serve in a bowl like a loaded salad
  • Wrap in lettuce for a “burger wrap”

📊 Nutrition (Per Serving – approx.)

  • Calories: 350
  • Carbs: 7g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Net Carbs: ~5g
  • Protein: 22g

🥡 Meal Prep Tip

  • Stays fresh 3–4 days in fridge
  • Keep dressing at bottom to avoid soggy lettuce
  • Make extra sauce—it’s great for dipping too!

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