Big Mac Salad (Low Carb, Gluten-free) My low carb Big Mac salad recipe is like a healthier version of rare childhood memories stopping at McDonald’s. That’s probably not much of an impression for most people, but we very rarely ate out when I was growing up. McDonald’s Gluten-Free Menu 2021. McDonald’s does not claim to offer gluten-free products, but they do have a few items that technically don’t contain gluten. They don’t have a gluten-free bun option for their burgers, and they also state on their website that food is normally prepared in a shared cooking environment, so cross.
This is a great Keto Big Mac Salad recipe for someone who doesn’t like to cook or doesn’t have time to cook, either way it’s an easy recipe. The only cooking involved is browning the ground beef, which can be done ahead of time and placed in the refrigerator or freezer. Most people have these simple ingredients, so brown your ground beef and freeze, then any time you want a Keto Big Mac Salad just make your sauce and pull your meat out of the freezer.
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- Gluten free big macs made with Just: Gluten Free Bakery brioche burger buns and homemade burger sauce and patties. Served with homemade basic gluten free onion rings. This is my boyfriend’s attempt at a homemade Mcdonald’s big mac and OMG, it tasted exactly like it!
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Keto Big Mac Salad Ingredients:
- pork rinds
- lettuce
- cheese
- ground beef
- tomatoes
- onion
The pork rinds in this salad are a great idea for those of use who need a crunch in our salads. Plus, there are so many flavors of pork rinds. Regular, plain pork rinds are great, but so are Salt & Pepper, Spicy, Vinegar or even Barbeque pork rinds.
Any cheese could be used in this Keto Big Mac Salad. I prefer Sharp cheddar, but a Pepper Jack cheese would be great. Again, like pork rinds, your choices are endless. To lower the carb count, buy block cheese and shred for your salad. The tomatoes could also be left out to lower the carb count.
Keto Big Mac Salad Sauce Ingredients:
- mayo
- dill relish
- sugar free ketchup
- minced onion (optional)
The big mac sauce that goes on top of the salad has only 3 simple ingredients and requires only minutes to prepare. Basically, you pour, mix and refrigerate. We all need easy and quick meals and I believe this recipe is one of those meals.
Other Quick & Easy Keto Recipes:
We also have a variety of keto bread recipes, like Keto Bacon Ranch biscuits and Keto Cheddar Garlic biscuits.
Ingredients
- 1 bag Pork rinds (3oz)
- 1 head lettuce shredded
- 1 cup cheese shredded
- 1 lb ground beef browned
- 1/2 cup grape tomatoes
- 1/4 cup onion chopped
Big Mac Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayo
- 1 tbsp dill relish
- 1 tbsp sugar free ketchup
- 1 tsp minced onion (optional)
Instructions
- Place pork rinds on plate
- Add lettuce, cheese, beef (cooked and browned) and tomatoes
- In a small bowl, add all of the sauce ingredients and mix well
- Add sauce to salad
- Refrigerate
Notes
Each serving: 760 calories, 50g fat, 2.5 net carbs
Skip to RecipeAt 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.
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.
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
Big Mac Sauce Gluten Free Canada
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.
Big Mac Casserole Gluten Free
Big Mac Gluten Free
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.