Cheeseburger Salad

Ingredients · for 4 (scales to your household)

• 1 pound Ground beef $7.94
• 2 teaspoons Montreal steak seasoning $0.11
• 6 cups Torn iceberg lettuce $2.33
• 2 cups Cheddar cheese $3.59
• 1 cup Salad croutons $1.16
• 1 Tomato $0.59
• 1 Onion $0.60
• 1/2 cup Dill pickle slices $1.25
• 1 tbsp Thousand Island salad dressing $0.11

Per-ingredient cost is the amount this recipe uses at the lowest Canadian price we have on file; the per-serving total above adds the range up to the dearest price and for buying whole packages.

Method

1. Crumble the ground beef into a large bowl, and add the steak seasoning. Lightly mix the spice into the beef—don't overmix, as this will give the burgers a tougher texture. Shape the beef mixture into 20 miniature patties that are about 2 inches in diameter and 1/2-inch thick.
2. Set an outdoor grill to medium heat. You can also use a grill surface on your stove or an indoor grill. Grill the mini burgers, covered, for three to four minutes per side. The internal temperature should read 160°F on a digital thermometer. Let the burgers cool slightly.
3. Toss together the torn lettuce, cheddar cheese, croutons, tomato, onion, pickles and burgers in a large bowl. Drizzle Thousand Island dressing over the salad. Serve immediately. Editor's Note: You can also keep the burgers separate from the salad. Portion the salad into individual bowls, then add mini burgers to the tops, followed by a drizzle of dressing.

Per serving