Description
A hearty and fresh salad blending the flavors of a classic burger with a tangy homemade dressing. Packed with romaine, slow-cooked beef, avocado, pickles, and a zesty special sauce.
Ingredients
1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
1 lb lean ground beef
1 small red onion, finely chopped
4 slices dill pickles, chopped
1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
1 ripe avocado, diced
Special Sauce:
3 tbsp mayonnaise
2 tbsp pickle juice
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp paprika
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F.
Sauté chopped onion in a skillet until caramelized.
Add ground beef to the pan, breaking it apart, and cook until browned, 6-8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
In a small bowl, whisk mayo, pickle juice, Dijon mustard, paprika, apple cider vinegar, and remaining salt/pepper.
Toss chopped romaine with cooked beef, onion, pickles, jalapeño, and avocado in a large bowl.
Drizzle Special Sauce over the salad and mix gently to combine.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, substitute ground beef with 1 cup canned black beans (rinsed and drained).
Add cherry tomatoes or crumbled feta for extra flavor.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days (add avocado when serving fresh).