Cheeseburger Salad

Name: Cheeseburger Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 2 teaspoons Montreal steak seasoning; 6 cups torn iceberg lettuce; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 1 cup salad croutons; 1 medium tomato, chopped; 1 small onion, halved and thinly sliced; 1/2 cup dill pickle slices; Thousand Island salad dressing

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

No buns? No problem. Make cheeseburger salad when you want a crunchy, fresh twist on the classic burger.

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
2 teaspoons Montreal steak seasoning
6 cups torn iceberg lettuce
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup salad croutons
1 medium tomato, chopped
1 small onion, halved and thinly sliced
1/2 cup dill pickle slices
Thousand Island salad dressing

Directions

In a large bowl, combine beef and steak seasoning, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Shape into twenty 1/2-in.-thick patties. Grill mini burgers, covered, over medium heat, 3-4 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160°.
In a large bowl, combine lettuce, mini burgers, cheese, croutons, tomato, onion and pickles. Serve with salad dressing.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 511 calories, 34g fat (17g saturated fat), 128mg cholesterol, 1033mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 36g protein.

I was planning to grill burgers, and then it dawned on me: How about a cheeseburger salad? The original recipe doesn't call for a tomato, but it's awesome here. —Pam Jefferies, Cantrall, Illinois

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