Introducing The Ultimate Bachelor Salad: The Cheeseburger Salad!

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground pork is often less expensive.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheddar

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheddar is lower in calories, while processed cheese can be more budget-friendly.

burger dressing

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt dressing

💰Cheaper: mayonnaise

Greek yogurt dressing is healthier, while mayonnaise is often cheaper.

Prepare two pieces of aluminum foil larger than necessary.

Take 1 pound of ground beef and break it up on the foil.

Wash hands after handling the ground beef.

Sprinkle barbecue dry rub, black pepper, and Himalayan sea salt on the beef.

Divide the beef into two equal portions and shape them using a ring mold.

Season the outside of the beef patties with more black pepper and salt.

Wrap the patties in foil and let them sit for at least 30 minutes or overnight in a Ziploc bag.

Prepare the salad ingredients: chop romaine and iceberg lettuce, cut cherry tomatoes in half, and slice pickles and onions.

Add the prepared lettuce to a bowl, then top with the sliced tomatoes, pickles, and onions.

Cook the beef patties on a grill or skillet until cooked through.

Place the cooked patties on top of the salad and add shredded cheddar cheese and drizzle with thousand island dressing.

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