Do Not Forget To Pin! So you can come back and make this tasty Gluten Free Big Mac Pasta Salad recipe! It is the responsibility of the Reader to assure the products or ingredients they use in any recipes from Kimspireddiy are allergen-free, sugar free, gluten-free, egg-free and/or dairy-free, for example) Weight Watcher friendly, Keto friendly or Vegetarian friendly. This dairy & gluten free chilled BIG Macaroni salad is both creamy and tangy and the perfect companion to all your BBQ’s this summer. I’m sure everyone’s BBQ menu has a variety of go-to salad options, but there’s something about a big bowl of creamy, chilled macaroni salad that makes it a must when it comes to Summer BBQ’s. Dec 21, 2009 A McDonald’s hamburger, cheeseburger, Quarter Pounder ®, and Big Mac ® are all gluten free IF eaten without the bun. All McDonald’s burgers are made with 100% beef; so they’re not ‘beefed up’ with any cereal, rusk or flour. And according to McDonald’s they’re happy to serve you just the burger minus the bun if you ask your.
More gluten free buns are available across Portugal and your choice is pretty unreal. You can choose from a Big Mac, double cheeseburger, McRoyal Deluxe, McRoyal Cheese, cheeseburger or a hamburger. Yet again, lovely seeded gluten free buns are available in Denmark on request.
This Cheeseburger Salad is a craving buster! It tastes exactly like a Big Mac but is gluten-free and loaded with flavorful goodness. Perfect for a busy weeknight (even the kids love it) or a fun weekend treat!
Cheeseburger Salad?
What the heck is a cheeseburger salad anyway? If you are going to the trouble, why not just make a cheeseburger? Friends, I hear you. The recipe seems weird in concept, but once you try it, you’ll get it. It tastes exactly like a cheeseburger from good ole Micky D’s. Like, exactly. I was shocked at the first bite and felt it was my civic duty to go back for more. If you happen to be low-carb or even no-carb, this is the salad for you! Perfectly seasoned ground beef and all the typical burger fixins make this salad a keeper.
Cheeseburger Salad Dressing
First, let’s talk about this “dressing”. When making it I thought to myself… no. This can’t be right. It tastes like sour mustard!! Definitely not suitable for any other salad but this one. But let me tell you… when you combine it with the other ingredients in this recipe it takes on a whole new flavor aspect.
How to Make Cheeseburger Salad Dressing
If you do a double-take when seeing these ingredients, you are not alone.
- yogurt
- vinegar
- mustard
- ketchup
- paprika
- sugar (optional)
Sounds yummy! Or not. But just trust me on this. It will work.
Grab every ingredient except the sugar and add to a bowl. Stir well. Now, this is the important part… taste it. It’s lip-smackin for sure! I thought it was just a bit too mustardy, so I added a teaspoon of sugar. If you taste it and think it will be fine, feel free to omit that extra sugar. Set aside and start assembling your salad!
How to Assemble Cheeseburger Salad
When you are ready to assemble the salad, prepare your ground beef. This takes just 10 minutes, but if you are short on time you can prepare the ground beef, store in the refrigerator, and then warm it up right before use. I prefer the ground beef to be warm, not hot, on the salad.
Grab a big bowl and lay down a bed of lettuce. The recipe calls for 2 heads, but feel free to adjust that amount to suit your tastes. (I prefer less lettuce because I try to not eat healthily.) 😉
Chop your tomatoes, onion, and pickles. A quick note about the pickles, if you can buy “dill chips”, they are the larger round slices of pickles that restaurants serve. Just don’t add “dill pickle chips” to your grocery list or your spouse will come home with a bag of dill pickle potato chips. #ithappenedtome
Add the beef, vegetables, and cheese to your bowl filled with lettuce. Sprinkle some salt and pepper (optional) and then drizzle on your dressing. Sprinkle on some sesame seeds. Toss the salad and serve!
This salad is best eaten right away.
Big Mac Sauce Gluten Free
INGREDIENTS
HAMBURGER
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- pinch salt
- pinch black pepper
DRESSING
- 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons mustard
- 1 teaspoon ketchup
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar, optional
SALAD
- 2 heads romaine lettuce (about 8 cups), chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheddar
- 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
- 6-8 baby dill pickles, sliced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, for garnish
INSTRUCTIONS
HAMBURGER
In a medium skillet over medium heat, add ground beef, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until no pink remains, 8 to 10 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly.
DRESSING
In a medium bowl, stir together yogurt, vinegar, mustard, ketchup and paprika.
SALAD
In a large bowl, make a bed of the lettuce. Add the cheddar cheese, tomatoes, pickles, red onion, and ground beef.
Pour dressing over salad and then toss. Sprinkle with sesame seeds for garnish.
At McDonald's, eating dairy-free isn't impossible. I recently got on the dairy-free grind when my boyfriend was diagnosed with a milk allergy and I realized how tough it is to figure out what is dairy-free and what isn't. There are plenty of vegan options out there, but it can be trickier for dairy-free meat eaters.
Luckily the dairy-free McDonald's menu is extensive; it just took some digging on their website to figure out the options. The only negative I found during my research is that the iconic Mickey D's fries contain dairy. This is truly devastating, but thankfully there are plenty of other items to chose from.
Hamburger
Lovers of the classic Mickey D's burger, rejoice. You can still order this mainstay even if you are dairy-free. The bun, beef patty, pickle, and onion are all made without dairy.
#SpoonTip: This photo features cheese, but skip it on your burger.
Big Mac without Cheese
Congrats! You can also order this famous McDonald's dish. Just make sure to order two beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, no cheese, pickles, and onions on a sesame seed bun.' Even the Big Mac sauce is dairy-free.
McChicken
This delectable chicken sandwich is another great option for people avoiding dairy. Just note that the chicken patty is fried in the same fryer as the Buttermilk Crispy Chicken, which means there's a chance for some cross contamination, but none of the actual ingredients in the sandwich contain dairy.
McRib
If you're lucky enough to happen upon a McDonald's that is selling this McRib sandwich, you can rest assured that it is dairy-free. The sandwich can be tricky to find since it is only sold periodically, but use this locator to try to find one near you.
Is A Big Mac Gluten Free
Baked Apple Pie
Surprisingly, the Baked Apple Pie doesn't have butter or milk in it. For non-dairy folks, finding good baked goods can be a chore, so this is a true blessing. Vegans can also eat this delicious treat since it also doesn't have any egg. Who knew? According to Thrillist, it's the apple powder that they mix into the pie that makes these suckers so damn good.
Big Mac Gluten Free
Mcnuggets
Like the McChicken Sandwich, nuggets don't contain milk or dairy but they are fried in the same fryer as Buttermilk Crispy Chicken,which means there is a chance of cross contamination. This means if you're lactose intolerant, you're probably fine eating the nuggets. If you have a milk allergy, you should be careful.
Signature Sriracha Burger without Cheese
This Mickey D's newbie is fast becoming a customer favorite. The spicy Sriracha Mac Sauce combines perfectly with the crispy onions and beef patty. Just be sure to order this puppy without cheese.
Egg McMuffin with No Cheese or Butter
The Egg McMuffin is a good option IF you remember to ask for no butter or cheese, since the meal is normally served with both. In addition to the egg you can also have Canadian bacon or a sausage patty. Go ahead and order any of the menu options served on an English muffin, just make sure to specify that you don't want cheese or butter.
Fruit and Maple Oatmeal without Cream
This is one of the healthier menu items you can order at Mickey D's.Luckily, the only ingredient that contains dairy is the light cream, which is easy to leave out.
Sauces
Unfortunately, some of McDonald's best sauces have dairy. I'm looking at you, Spicy Buffalo. But you still have tons of tasty options. These include: Big Mac Sauce, Tangy BBQ Sauce, Signature Sauce, Sriracha Special Sauce, Ketchup, Sweet and Sour Sauce, Mustard, Tartar Sauce, and Mayo.
One thing's for sure, you don't have to avoid those golden arches just because you are avoiding dairy. Some of the biggest heavy hitters on the McDonald's menu are actually dairy-free.