Cheeseburger Salad



As we round off January & head on to February, I begin to crave the meaty goodness of grilled burgers in the summertime. To help satisfy my craving indoors, I whip up this little treat & try to pretend I'm somewhere warm! Cheeseburger Salad
1 clove Garlic
3/4 t Chives
1/4 t Pepper
1 pound Ground Beef, crumbled
1 slice Bacon, crumbled (about 1 t Bacon Bits)
1 T Soy Sauce

1/2 T Vegetable Oil
3/4 t Brown Sugar
1/4 t Balsamic Vinegar

4 oz. Cheddar Cheese, shredded
1 bag Salad Greens
1 Tomato, sliced
1 Red Onion, sliced

Dressing:
3 T Olive Oil

1 T Mayo
1T Ketchup
1t Mustard
1t Pickle Relish
  1. Mix dressing ingredients together & refrigerate.
  2. Mix together Garlic, chives, pepper, ground beef, & bacon.
  3. In a large pan, heat soy sauce, oil, brown sugar, & vinegar.
  4. Add meat mixture & brown thoroughly.
  5. Top salad greens with meat mixture.
  6. Sprinkle with tomatoes, onions, & cheese.
  7. Enjoy with refrigerated dressing!
TIP: You could probably make your own croutons by cutting hamburger buns into cubes, brushing with vegetable oil, onion powder, & garlic powder then toasting them in the oven until they are crispy!
This recipe appears on The Exec Moms blog. Click here for more recipes that are so easy you can make them even if you can't make toast!

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