Ingredients
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For the Salad:
- 1 pound ground beef
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 4 cups chopped romaine or green leaf lettuce
- 1 cup grape tomatoes, sliced
- ½ red onion, sliced
- ½ cup dill pickle chips, chopped or whole
- ⅓ cup cheddar cheese, diced or shredded
For the Special Sauce Dressing:
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- Salt, to taste
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (optional, to thin the dressing)
Instructions
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Prepare the Special Sauce Dressing:
- In a bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, ketchup, yellow mustard, and apple cider vinegar.
- Mix well and season with salt to taste.
- If a thinner consistency is desired, add 1-2 tablespoons of milk.
- Refrigerate the dressing while preparing the salad.
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Cook the Ground Beef:
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the ground beef, season with salt and black pepper, and cook for 4-5 minutes until fully cooked.
- Optionally, add a splash of Worcestershire sauce for extra flavor.
- Once cooked, transfer the beef to a bowl lined with a paper towel to drain excess fat and let it cool slightly.
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Assemble the Salad:
- In a large bowl, place the chopped lettuce.
- Top with cooked ground beef, sliced tomatoes, red onion, dill pickles, and cheddar cheese.
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Serve:
- Drizzle the salad with the prepared special sauce dressing.
- Toss gently to combine all ingredients.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!