Big Mac Salad Recipe - Weight Watchers Friendly

I don't know about you, but sometimes I just have to have a Big Mac. But at the same time, I really don't want to blow a day's worth of calories and Weight Watchers points on one burger.

That's why I created this healthy Big Mac Salad recipe -it's only 9 WW blue points.

Weight Watchers Big Mac Salad 

Considering a Big Mac is 22 Weight Watchers points on the blue plan, this salad is not only super filling, it's a darn good deal as far as calories, fat and WW points go! This Weight Watchers Big Mac Salad is unbelievably tasty and will completely satisfy your craving in a healthy way. It's also a quick and easy meal that the whole family can enjoy and no one will even suspect it's Weight Watchers friendly!

Big mac in a bowl

I LOVE Big Macs and periodically I get a pretty overwhelming craving for them. But then I also want fries with it and there goes a couple days worth of points. So, this is a really great alternative. This salad is seriously like a Big Mac in a bowl, but with a little extra lettuce and tomatoes added to the mix. Many of the recipes I've come across use Thousand Island Dressing but I prefer my special sauce with Lite Catalina dressing. Try it and you'll see that it really does taste just like mac sauce! 

Big Mac Salad WW

Like I said, you don't have to be following the Weight Watchers program to love this salad. My teenage son thought it was 'amazing' and of course I never mentioned it was a WW salad.  I've seen a lot of this type of salad out there that are very low-carb (keto) - this is not that salad. I still love and need my carbs so I added the 'mini buns' because not only are they cute, they really make you feel like you're still eating a Big Mac. Because what's a Big Mac without bun?! And it's still not a high carb salad.  That's why I love the WW program- nothing is off limits- it's all about balance. So go ahead, eat some carbs and indulge guilt-free!

If you're looking for a quick and easy meal idea that's sure to be a keeper or simply need a healthy Big Mac fix, then give this recipe a go! You won't be disappointed.

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Big Mac Salad Recipe - Weight Watchers Friendly

This Big Mac Salad is a great way to get your Big Mac fix in a healthy way, completely satisfying your craving. It's an economical and filling meal the whole family will enjoy and it's Weight Watchers friendly at only 9 WW points on blue!

Course dinner, lunch

Cuisine American

Keyword big mac, salad

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Servings 6 servings

Calories 297kcal

Author Terri Gilson

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Ingredients

• ½ cup light mayonnaise * I use Hellman's ½ the fat mayonnaise
• ¼ cup Lite Catalina dressing *I use Kraft ( Lite French dressing can be substituted)
• 2 tbsp sweet relish
• 1 tbsp ketchup
• 1 tsp white vinegar
• ¼ tsp onion powder
• ⅛ tsp salt
• 3 choppped pickles
• ½ cup chopped onions
• 2 heads iceberg or romaine lettuce
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 3 cups cooked ground beef, extra lean * about 1 lb raw ground beef

Garnish

• 1 tbsp sesame seeds
• 4 tbsp low-fat sharp cheddar cheese
• 2 thin buns, cut into small circles * I use President's Choice thin buns (PC thins)
• additional chopped/sliced pickles and onions

Instructions

• Cook ground beef in frying pan, on stovetop, over medium heat until cooked through. Drain.
• Add chopped pickles, onions, Lite Catalina salad dressing, mayonnaise, ketchup, relish, onion powder, salt and vinegar to ground beef and stir until thoroughly combined.
• Chop lettuce and tomatoes and add to large bowl, then add meat mixture.
• Sprinkle cheese over top of salad.
• Cut both thin buns into "mini buns" with a small round cookie cutter (you can even use the round side of a large icing tip or anything small and round) *You should get 6 mini buns from each larger bun.
  

Garnish

• Add buns to the top of the salad.
• Add additional chopped pickles and onions, as desired.
• Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

Notes

*NOTE: serving size is about ⅔ a cup of the meat/sauce mixture and 2 mini buns. You can add additional lettuce, tomatoes, pickles and onions without changing the WW point value.

Nutrition Facts

Big Mac Salad Recipe - Weight Watchers Friendly

Amount Per Serving

Calories 297 Calories from Fat 99

% Daily Value*

Fat 11g17%

Saturated Fat 3g19%

Cholesterol 52mg17%

Sodium 917mg40%

Potassium 842mg24%

Carbohydrates 28g9%

Fiber 5g21%

Sugar 14g16%

Protein 23g46%

Vitamin A 1229IU25%

Vitamin C 19mg23%

Calcium 152mg15%

Iron 4mg22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition

Calories: 297kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 52mg | Sodium: 917mg | Potassium: 842mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 1229IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 152mg | Iron: 4mg

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