Description
These Grilled Juicy Burger Bowls with Fresh Greens offer a delightful twist on the classic burger by serving flavorful grilled beef patties over a vibrant mix of fresh salad greens, tomatoes, avocado, and pickles. Topped with melted cheddar cheese and a tangy homemade dressing, this recipe provides a satisfying, low-carb alternative perfect for a quick and healthy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Burger Patties
- 1 lb ground beef (80% lean, 20% fat)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 4 slices of cheddar cheese
Salad Base
- 2 cups mixed salad greens (lettuce, arugula, spinach)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup dill pickles, sliced
Dressing
- 4 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat Grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat to prepare for cooking the burger patties evenly.
- Prepare Burger Patties: In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika. Form the mixture into four equal-sized patties.
- Grill Patties: Place the patties on the preheated grill, cooking for 4-5 minutes on each side until they reach your preferred level of doneness. During the last minute of grilling, top each patty with a slice of cheddar cheese and allow it to melt.
- Make Salad Base: While the patties are grilling, toss together the mixed salad greens, halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, sliced avocado, and dill pickles in a large bowl.
- Prepare Dressing: Whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, ketchup, olive oil, and lemon juice in a small bowl until smooth and combined.
- Rest Patties: Once cooked, remove the patties from the grill and let them rest for a couple of minutes to retain juices.
- Assemble Bowls: Divide the salad mixture evenly into four serving bowls and place one grilled burger patty on top of each bowl.
- Serve: Drizzle the prepared dressing over the bowls and serve immediately for a fresh and satisfying meal.
Notes
- For medium doneness, aim for an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C) when grilling patties.
- Use fresh, ripe avocado to add creaminess to the salad.
- Feel free to substitute cheddar cheese with your favorite cheese variety.
- The dressing can be adjusted in sweetness and tang by modifying the amounts of ketchup and lemon juice according to taste.
- These bowls are a great low-carb alternative to traditional burgers served with buns.
