Weight Watchers Big Mac Salad Bowls (High-Protein & Low-Point)
These Weight Watchers Big Mac Salad Bowls combine seasoned ground beef, crunchy lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, cheddar, and a creamy homemade burger sauce. Lean beef and a Greek yogurt-based dressing help create a protein-rich meal with portions you can customize to your personal Points budget. The recipe is quick to prepare and convenient for weekday lunches or family dinners. Try it when you're craving classic cheeseburger flavors in a fresh, easy-to-assemble salad.
Ingredients
For the salad
- 1 pound 454 g 93% lean ground beef
- 8 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cup chopped dill pickles
- 1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
- 1/2 small red onion finely diced
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
- Cooking spray if needed
For the sauce
- 1/2 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon dill pickle juice
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and thoroughly dry the romaine. Chop it into bite-sized pieces, halve the tomatoes, dice the onion, and chop the pickles.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and break it into small crumbles. Add the garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt.
- Cook for approximately 7–10 minutes, stirring as needed, until the beef is browned and reaches an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C). Drain excess fat carefully if necessary.
- In a bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, light mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, pickle juice, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper until smooth.
- Divide the romaine among four bowls. Distribute the cooked beef, tomatoes, pickles, onion, and cheese evenly over the lettuce.
- Drizzle each bowl with one-quarter of the dressing and serve immediately.