My boys (and husband) are all BIG time fans of a classic cheeseburgers, and none of them get very excited about salads usually…but this cheeseburger salad with honey mustard dressing just might be their favorite salad ever! This salad is simply a lighter less heavy way to enjoy the wonderful flavors that you crave in a burger.
I have found this cheeseburger salad with honey mustard dressing recipe to be perfect for meal prep! I like to portion it all out into individual servings for lunches. Delish!! I have been doing macro counting lately and this is perfect for when I am trying to have a low carb day.
Of course you can use ranch dressing if you prefer. Some of my boys opted for my Buttermilk ranch dressing drizzled on top instead of the honey mustard dressing. I like it both ways! Also we always use pickled red onions instead of fresh. They are so easy to make and seriously delicious. I always have a jar of them in my fridge to add to salads, tacos, sandwiches etc. I hope you enjoy this fun Cheese Burger Salad as much as we do!
Other Favorite Salads and Bowls to try:
- Deconstructed Sushi Bowls
- Greek Chicken Bowls (I serve with Mediterranean Rice and Crazy Feta Dip)
- Elote Chicken Enchilada Bowl
- Zesty Lime Sweet Potato and Black Bean Couscous Salad
Cheeseburger Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing
Description
Cheeseburger salad is perfect for when you are in the mood for all the flavors of a burger but want something lighter!
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey or beef
- 1/4 cup diced red onion (I use my pickled onions)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 Tablespoons ketchup
- 1 teaspoon Worchestire sauce
Salad:
- 8 cups chopped romaine lettuce, about 2 romaine hearts
- ½ cup sliced red onion
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- ½ cup sliced, or chopped dill pickles
- ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 avocado
Honey Mustard Dressing:
- 1 lemon, juiced (about 2–3 Tablespoons)
- 2 Tablespoons honey
- 2 Tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic or shallots
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- ground pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup olive or avocado oil
Instructions
- Place the ground turkey or beef into a skillet over medium heat and cook meat for about 12 minutes, breaking the turkey with a spatula apart as it cooks.
- Once the meat is browned and fully cooked, stir in 1/4 cup diced red onion, ketchup, Worchestire sauce, garlic powder and onion powder.
- Toss to combine and remove from heat.
- Prep salads by adding a bed of romaine to each bowl.
- Top each salad with toppings: seasoned turkey meat, red onion, tomatoes, pickles, shredded cheese and avocado slices.
- Drizzle on dressing and serve.
Honey Mustard Dressing:
- Add all ingredients into a blender and blend until combined or alternatively add all ingredients into a bowl and whisk until completely combined. Makes 3/4 cup.
Recipe Source: Eating Bird Food
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