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Quick Cheeseburger Salad

Ana Coronado
July 30, 2025
This is my go-to busy weekday Quick Cheeseburger Salad. This delicious salad is a cheeseburger in a bowl, but with a heavy emphasis on vegetables, making it a slightly healthier option. Perfectly seasoned mini-burgers, topped with sharp cheddar on a bed of butter lettuce, ripe tomatoes, crisp red onions, avocado, and tangy pickles.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine American, keto, Low Carb
Servings 4

Equipment

  • 1 grill pan
  • 4 shallow bowls

Ingredients
  

Mini-burgers

  • 1 pound ground beef 85% lean/15% fat
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt kosher
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper ground
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestshire sauce
  • 1/2 cup Onion finely minced or grated
  • 3 ounces Cheese cheddar

Salad

  • 1 head Butter lettuce washed and leaves separated
  • 1 large Tomato ripe, sliced
  • 4 slices Onion red
  • 1 whole Avocado sliced
  • Pickles sliced or gherkins
  • 2 slices Bacon cooked crispy and crumbled
  • 1 cup Spicy dill pickle dressing

Instructions
 

Mini-burgers

  • Using a medium bowl, break up the ground beef, add paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, finely chopped white onion, and Worcestershire sauce.
  • Mix the ground beef until it's just mixed. Overworking the mixture will result in tougher burgers.
  • Form two-ounce patties, approximately 3 inches in diameter. Set aside.
  • Grill or pan-fry the mini-burgers until they reach the desired doneness. Top with plenty of cheese and allow it to melt.

Cheeseburger salad

  • Arrange the lettuce leaves, onions, tomatoes, avocado, pickles, and grilled burger patties.
  • Sprinkle the salad with cooked bacon pieces and drizzle the dressing over it.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

Tried and true tips and substitutions

  • I love butter lettuce for this salad, but iceberg, baby gem, and romaine lettuce work beautifully.
  • Instead of sliced tomatoes, cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes are good substitutes.
  • Grilled onions are a delicious alternative to fresh or marinated red onions.
  • Suggested salad dressings: Ranch, blue cheese, or Thousand Island dressing. Creamy dressings are delicious with this salad.
  • Salad and fries? Yes please! French fries are the perfect side for this salad. 
  • For an extra-tasty burger, brush yellow or Dijon mustard onto the burger while grilling. This gives the burger a tangy taste with a slightly crispy texture.

Nutritional information is calculated online and should be used as a guide.

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