The Cheeseburger Salad

By Rander9576

Classic burger elements become a fast, fun salad--a deconstructed take on a diner favorite. Instead of four burger patties, we cook just two, then chop and sprinkle them over the top. A handful of crushed potato chips adds crunch. Kick up the dressing with a pinch of ground red pepper.

Ingredients

• 12 ounces 90% lean ground sirloin
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Cooking spray
• 1 large red onion, peeled and cut horizontally into 1/4-inch-thick slices
• 1 (10-ounce) package chopped romaine hearts
• 1 1/2 cups chopped tomato
• 3 ounces 2% reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded (about 3/4 cup)
• 1/3 cup canola mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup unsalted ketchup
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 1/2 ounces reduced-fat kettle-cooked potato chips

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from myrecipes.com

Preparation

Step 1

Shape beef into 2 (1-inch-thick) patties; sprinkle with pepper and salt. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add patties; cook 3 to 4 minutes on each side.

Add onion to pan; cook 5 to 6 minutes on each side; separate into rings. Cut burgers into bite-sized pieces. Divide romaine, burgers, onion, tomato, and cheese among 4 bowls.

Combine mayonnaise, ketchup, and 2 tablespoons water in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk; drizzle evenly over salads. Lightly crush potato chips with your hands; sprinkle evenly over salads.