Cheeseburger Salad

FOR THE SALAD:

• 1 pound 93% lean ground beef
• ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
• 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
• 4 dill pickle spears (chopped)
• 1/2 small red onion (sliced into rings)
• 4 ounce avocado (cubed (from 1 small haas))
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 1/4 cup reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese

FOR THE DRESSING:

• 1/4 cup light mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon mustard
• 1 teaspoon dill pickle juice
• 4 teaspoons ketchup
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika

1. In a large bowl, combine beef, salt and pepper. With wet hand, gently form into 4 equal patties. Set aside.
2. In another large bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients. Set aside.
3. Cook hamburger patties on a grill to medium doneness, around 4-5 minutes per side. After flipping the patties, add the onion rings to the grill. Cook onion for the remaining 4-5 minutes, flipping halfway through. Allow patties to rest for 5-10 minutes then cut each patty into 16 bite-size pieces.
4. Add the lettuce, pickles, onion, avocado and tomato to the bowl. Divide the salad among 4 plates, top each with grilled onions, cheese, and 1 chopped patty. Drizzle with ¼ of the dressing.

Yield: 4 Servings, Serving Size: 1 salad Amount Per Serving:

• Calories: 314 calories
• Total Fat: 19g
• Carbohydrates: 10g
• Fiber: 4g
• Protein: 28g