How many carbs are in keto big mac salad?

Each serving has 6.3g net carbs (8.5g total carbs minus 2.2g fiber), 612 calories, 34g protein, and 48g fat. This recipe makes 4 servings.

Can I make the special sauce ahead of time?

Yes. The special sauce keeps well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, and the flavor actually deepens after a few hours. It's perfect for batch-prepping multiple salads.

What can I use instead of ground beef?

Ground turkey, ground chicken, or a plant-based ground work well. If you use leaner meat like 93/7 beef or turkey, add a tablespoon of olive oil or butter to the pan and expect slightly lower fat and calories per serving.

Keto Big Mac Salad: 6.3g Net Carbs

Name: Keto Big Mac Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Keto
Ingredients: 1 lb 80/20 ground beef; 1 tsp onion powder; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 large head romaine lettuce, chopped (about 8 cups); 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup chopped dill pickles, plus more for topping; 1/4 cup finely diced white onion; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 2 tbsp sugar-free dill pickle relish; 1 tbsp yellow mustard; 1 tsp white vinegar; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika

Keto Big Mac Salad

All the craveable flavor of a Big Mac in a fork-and-knife bowl: seasoned 80/20 beef, crisp romaine, melty cheddar, pickles, and a tangy special sauce. Just 6.3g net carbs and 20 minutes total make this the ultimate fast-food fix that keeps you in ketosis.

Jordan Lee

Head of Nutrition · June 17, 2026

10 min

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready in

Servings

Easy

Difficulty

Nutrition per serving

6.3g

Net carbs

2.2g

Fiber

8.5g

Total carbs

34g

Protein

48g

Fats

612

Calories

Per serving · makes 4. Values are estimates; brands vary.

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This keto Big Mac salad delivers every nostalgic flavor of the drive-thru classic, seasoned beef, sharp cheddar, tangy pickles, and that unmistakable special sauce, in a satisfying low-carb bowl you can throw together in 20 minutes.

Ingredients

1 lb 80/20 ground beef

1 tsp onion powder

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp kosher salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

1 large head romaine lettuce, chopped (about 8 cups)

1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

1/2 cup chopped dill pickles, plus more for topping

1/4 cup finely diced white onion

1/2 cup mayonnaise

2 tbsp sugar-free dill pickle relish

1 tbsp yellow mustard

1 tsp white vinegar

1/2 tsp smoked paprika

Instructions

Make the special sauce: in a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sugar-free relish, mustard, white vinegar, smoked paprika, and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Refrigerate while you cook the beef.

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and break it apart, then season with the onion powder, garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper. Cook 7 to 9 minutes until browned and no longer pink. Drain excess grease.

Build the base: divide the chopped romaine among 4 bowls. Top each with the warm seasoned beef and the shredded cheddar so it begins to melt.

Scatter the chopped pickles and diced onion over each bowl.

Drizzle generously with the special sauce, add extra pickle slices on top, and serve immediately while the beef is warm.

Tips & notes

Make sure your pickles and relish are sugar-free, as standard sweet relish can add 5g or more of carbs per serving. Dill varieties are your best bet.

For meal prep, store the cooked beef, chopped romaine, and sauce in separate containers for up to 4 days and assemble just before eating to keep the lettuce crisp.

Add a few cherry tomato halves or a sprinkle of sesame seeds on top to make it feel even more like the real thing (counts as about 0.5g extra net carbs).

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Frequently asked questions

How many carbs are in keto big mac salad?: Each serving has 6.3g net carbs (8.5g total carbs minus 2.2g fiber), 612 calories, 34g protein, and 48g fat. This recipe makes 4 servings.
Can I make the special sauce ahead of time?: Yes. The special sauce keeps well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, and the flavor actually deepens after a few hours. It's perfect for batch-prepping multiple salads.
What can I use instead of ground beef?: Ground turkey, ground chicken, or a plant-based ground work well. If you use leaner meat like 93/7 beef or turkey, add a tablespoon of olive oil or butter to the pan and expect slightly lower fat and calories per serving.