Description
These Grilled Juicy Burger Bowls with Fresh Greens offer a delicious low-carb alternative to traditional burgers. Juicy grilled beef patties topped with melted cheddar are served atop a vibrant salad of mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, avocado, and pickles, all drizzled with a tangy homemade dressing for a fresh and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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For the Burger Patties
- 1 lb ground beef (80% lean, 20% fat)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 4 slices of cheddar cheese
For the Salad
- 2 cups mixed salad greens (lettuce, arugula, spinach)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup dill pickles, sliced
For the Dressing
- 4 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat Grill: Preheat the grill to medium-high heat to ensure it’s ready for cooking the patties evenly and to develop a good sear.
- Season and Form Patties: In a bowl, combine the ground beef with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika. Mix gently but thoroughly. Divide the mixture into four equal portions and shape each into a burger patty approximately 3/4 inch thick.
- Grill Patties: Place the patties on the grill and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until they reach your desired level of doneness. During the last minute of grilling, place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty to melt.
- Prepare Salad Base: While the patties are grilling, toss mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, red onion, avocado slices, and dill pickles together in a large bowl to create a fresh salad base.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, ketchup, olive oil, and lemon juice until smooth to form a tangy burger bowl dressing.
- Rest Patties: Remove the cooked patties from the grill and allow them to rest for 2-3 minutes to retain juices.
- Assemble Bowls: Divide the salad mixture evenly among four bowls. Place one grilled burger patty on top of each salad.
- Dress and Serve: Drizzle the dressing over each burger bowl. Serve immediately for a warm and flavorful meal.
Notes
- For medium doneness, aim to grill patties to an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).
- Feel free to swap cheddar for your favorite cheese like Swiss or pepper jack.
- To make this recipe dairy-free, omit the cheese or use a dairy-free alternative.
- You can customize the salad greens and add other veggies such as cucumbers or bell peppers.
- Leftover dressing can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
