Big Mac Salad (Gut-friendly, high protein)

Name: Big Mac Salad (Gut-friendly, high protein)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 250g lean minced beef (5% fat or grass-fed for better quality); ½ tsp onion powder ½ tsp garlic powder ½ tsp smoked paprika ½ tsp sea salt ½ tsp black pepper; 1 tsp olive oil; 150g mixed greens (e.g., romaine, rocket, kale); 75g cherry tomatoes, halved; ¼ red onion, finely sliced; 2 tbsp sauerkraut; 2 burger pickles, chopped; ½ avocado, diced; 1 tbsp pumpkin seeds, toasted; 2 tbsp Burger Sauce / relish; (Optional) 1 tbsp Greek Yoghurt; A sprinkle of Nutritional Yeast; Pinch chilli flakes

3 steps

Prep:20minCook:10min

This is a one-stop shop for a gut friendly, high protein meal that tastes like it should be bad for you. It covers nearly every major gut health category: ✅ Prebiotics (onions, pumpkin seeds, greens, avocado) ✅ Probiotics (sauerkraut, yoghurt if used) ✅ Fibre (lots from greens, seeds, onion, avocado) ✅ Healthy fats (avocado, olive oil) ✅ Gut-lining support (beef, nutritional yeast, glutamine) ✅ Polyphenols (onion, tomatoes, olive oil) ✅ Resistant starch ✅ Omega-3s Note: I used M&S Burger Sauce

Updated at: Mon, 17 Mar 2025 12:58:06 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories362.5 kcal (18%)

Total Fat19.9 g (28%)

Carbs14.2 g (5%)

Sugars4.6 g (5%)

Protein30.7 g (61%)

Sodium811.3 mg (41%)

Fiber5.3 g (19%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

2 servings

Instructions

Step 1

Cook the Beef: Heat 1 tsp olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the minced beef, breaking it up as it browns. Stir in onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for about 5–7 minutes, until browned. Remove from heat.

Frying Pan

lean minced beef250g

onion powder½ tsp

garlic powder½ tsp

smoked paprika½ tsp

sea salt½ tsp

black pepper½ tsp

olive oil1 tsp

Step 2

Prepare the Salad: Chop and mix the romaine, rocket, and kale in a large bowl. Add the cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, sauerkraut, and chopped pickles. Dice and add the avocado. Sprinkle over toasted pumpkin seeds for crunch.

Bowl

Saute Pan

Cutting Board

mixed greens150g

cherry tomatoes75g

red onion0.25

sauerkraut2 Tbsp

burger pickles2

avocado0.5

pumpkin seeds1 Tbsp

Step 3

Dress the Salad: Drizzle 2 tbsp Burger Sauce over the salad. If you want a lighter version, mix the sauce with 1 tbsp Greek yogurt before drizzling. Enjoy!