Cheese Burger Salad Recipe
Toss greens and an Angus beef patty with tomato, onion, cheese, pickles, and topped with our housemade pineapple bourbon bbq sauce.
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Beef Patty
Toppings
Pineapple Bourbon BBQ Sauce
Method
Prepare Salad Base
- 1
Chop the Greens
Wash and chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.
- 2
Add Tomatoes and Onions
Halve the cherry tomatoes and slice the red onion thinly. Add them to the bowl with the lettuce.
- 3
Incorporate Pickles
Slice the pickles into rounds and add them to the salad bowl.
Cook the Beef Patty
- 4
Form the Patty
In a bowl, combine the ground Angus beef, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently and form into a single beef patty.
- 5
Prepare the Toppings
- 6
Shred the Cheese
Grate the cheddar cheese and set aside for topping once the salad is assembled.
Make Pineapple Bourbon BBQ Sauce
- 7
Combine Ingredients
In a small saucepan, combine the pineapple juice, BBQ sauce, bourbon, brown sugar, and soy sauce.
- 8
Cook the Sauce
Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
Assemble the Salad
- 9
Combine Ingredients
Once the beef patty is cooked, slice it into strips and add it to the salad bowl with the chopped greens, tomatoes, onions, and pickles.
- 10
Add Cheese and Sauce
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top of the salad and drizzle with the pineapple bourbon BBQ sauce.
- 11
Toss and Serve
Gently toss the salad to combine all ingredients, serve immediately, and enjoy!
