Lean & Green Mini (Big) Mac Salad

OPTAVIA Counts:

• 1 Lean
• 3 Green
• 1 Healthy Fat
• 3 Condiment
• 1/2 Snack

You know you’ve hit a major milestone in your healthy eating lifestyle when you can make a healthier version of foods that are typically deemed unhealthy. I know when I started following the 5+1 plan, that’s exactly what happened to me. Yes I was eating tons of salads, but they were just not as good as this recipe! No bland dressings or more greens than I really wanted.

When I first began eating this recipe, I would take it to work and my coworkers would ask if it was a Big Mac… Which led to the name “lean and green Big Mac salad”. Could you enjoy healthy American food at breakfast, lunch and dinner? Complete this healthy lean and green Mini (Big) Mac Salad recipe and you will have made a American meal that is completely on almost any healthy meal plan and 100% delicious!

Difficulty: Easy

Servings: 1

Cooking Time: 10 minutes

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Lean & Green Mini (Big) Mac Salad

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp White Onions Diced
• 5 oz Lean Ground Beef
• 2 tbsp Wish-Bone Light Thousand Island Dressing
• ⅛ tsp White Vinegar
• ⅛ tsp Onion Powder
• 3 cup Romaine Lettuce Shredded
• 2 tbsp Reduced-Fat Cheddar Cheese
• 1 oz Dill Pickle Sliced
• 1 tsp Sesame Seeds

Lean & Green Mini (Big) Mac Salad

Instructions

1. Heat a small, lightly greased skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion & cook until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes. Add the beef and cook until fully browned
2. Mix together the dressing, vinegar and onion powder.
3. To assemble: Top lettuce with the ground beef and sprinkle with cheese. Top with pickle slices. Drizzle with sauce, and sprinkle with sesame seeds.