This Burger Salad takes everything you love about a classic burger and reimagines it in a fresh, bowl-friendly form. It’s a satisfying balance of juicy lean beef, crisp vegetables, and that familiar tangy-sweet flavor you expect from a great burger—just without the bun.
Fresh iceberg lettuce, ripe tomatoes, and thinly sliced red onion add color, crunch, and essential vitamins, while dill pickles bring a sharp, refreshing bite. The lean ground beef patties provide high-quality protein and iron, making the dish both filling and nourishing. A drizzle of creamy burger sauce ties all the flavors together, giving you that perfect burger experience with a lighter, more wholesome twist.
Quick to prepare and endlessly adaptable, this salad works just as well for a weekday lunch as it does for a casual dinner. Add a sprinkle of cheese, swap in turkey or plant-based patties, or customize your toppings—the result is always fresh, flavorful, and satisfying.
Recipe
Serves 4
For the burgers:
1 lb. (450g) ground beef (5% fat)
For the salads:
1 lb. (450g) iceberg lettuce, chopped
½ medium red onion, thinly sliced
2 tomatoes, chopped
2 dill pickles, thinly sliced
4 tbsp. burger sauce (We like Primal Kitchen)
How to Prepare
Divide ground beef into 4 patties (about 4″ wide, ½” thick). Season both sides with salt and pepper.
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook burgers 3 minutes per side, remove and let rest.
In bowls, arrange lettuce, onion, tomatoes, and pickles. Top with patties and burger sauce.
Finish with ground pepper and serve immediately.
