Description
A lighter take on the classic burger, served over crisp greens with four delicious variations—Greek, American, Asian, or Mexican—each with its own unique toppings and flavors.
Ingredients
Greek Variation:
4 cooked Ground Beef burgers (3 oz each)
2 cups chopped unpeeled English cucumber
2 cups chopped Romaine lettuce
2 cups chopped tomatoes
1/2 cup diced red onion
1/2 cup reduced-fat Greek dressing, divided
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons finely chopped Kalamata olives
American Variation:
Cooked burgers (same as Greek version)
1 cup chopped avocado (instead of cucumber)
Reduced-fat Thousand Island dressing (instead of Greek dressing)
Reduced-fat shredded Cheddar cheese (instead of feta)
Chopped dill pickles (instead of olives)
Asian Variation:
Cooked burgers (same as Greek version)
Thinly sliced Napa cabbage (instead of lettuce)
1 cup diced red bell pepper
1 cup sugar snap peas (instead of tomatoes)
Reduced-fat Asian dressing (instead of Greek dressing)
Chow mein noodles (instead of feta)
Chopped dry roasted peanuts (instead of olives)
Mexican Variation:
Cooked burgers (same as Greek version)
1/2 cup corn kernels
1/2 cup chopped mango (instead of cucumber)
Salsa or reduced-fat Mexican dressing (instead of Greek dressing)
Shredded reduced-fat pepper Jack cheese (instead of feta)
Chopped cilantro or green onion (instead of olives)
Instructions
- Place burgers on a microwave-safe plate, cover, and microwave on HIGH for 1½–2 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Let stand for 1 minute.
- Combine vegetables for chosen variation in a large bowl and toss with half of the dressing.
- Divide salad mixture onto four plates, top each with a burger, and drizzle with remaining dressing or serve on the side.
- Garnish with cheese and final topping for the variation selected.
Notes
- Swap vegetables, cheese, dressing, and garnishes for endless flavor combinations.
- Use fresh-cooked burgers instead of leftovers if desired.
- For a vegetarian version, use plant-based patties.
- Prep vegetables ahead and store dressing separately to keep salads crisp.
- Use lean beef and reduced-fat dressings for a lighter meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Assembly
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg