Burger Salad

A burger salad is a deconstructed burger where a cooked beef patty is served over a bed of fresh greens, often topped with classic burger fixings like tomatoes, onions, pickles, and cheese, all dressed with a special sauce. It's a popular American dish that offers the flavors of a burger without the bun, making it a go-to for low-carb or keto-friendly diets.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is typically high in protein and fat from the beef patty and cheese, while being very low in carbohydrates since it omits the bun. It's a good source of iron, B vitamins, and fiber from the vegetables, with a calorie range of roughly 350-600 per serving depending on the patty size and toppings.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	450 kcal
Protein	28 g
Carbs	15 g
Fat	30 g
Fiber	4 g
Sugar	5 g
Sodium	650 mg
Iron	4 mg
Vitamin A	120 mcg RAE
Vitamin C	15 mg
Vitamin K	80 mcg
Calcium	150 mg
Potassium	550 mg
Zinc	5 mg
Vitamin B12	2.5 mcg

Per 1 serving (approx. 300 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The burger salad represents a modern culinary twist on a classic American comfort food, adapting it to contemporary dietary trends like low-carb eating. Nutritionally, it cleverly separates the protein and vegetable components of a burger, allowing for a nutrient-dense meal without the refined carbs of the bread.