Grilling Tips & Techniques

Cheeseburger Salad

Cheeseburger Salad

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F. Place halved (or quartered) potatoes in a large bowl. Add 1 tablespoon oil, ½ teaspoon pepper and ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika; toss to coat. Spread onto a large rimmed baking sheet, cut-sides down. (Reserve the bowl). Roast until golden brown and tender, tossing once halfway through, about 20 minutes. Return to the bowl; sprinkle with ⅛ teaspoon salt and toss to coat.

    Photographer: Hannah Hufham, Food Stylist: Marianne Williams , Prop Stylist: Keoshia McGhee


  2. Meanwhile, whisk 4 tablespoons yogurt, 1 tablespoon ketchup, 1 tablespoon mayonnaise, 1½ teaspoons pickle brine and the grated garlic together in a small bowl. Finely chop 1 tablespoon pickles; stir into the yogurt mixture.

    Photographer: Hannah Hufham, Food Stylist: Marianne Williams , Prop Stylist: Keoshia McGhee


  3. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Form 8 ounces ground beef into 2 (½-inch-thick) patties; season with the remaining ¼ teaspoon pepper and ⅛ teaspoon salt. Cook until golden brown on the bottom, about 3 minutes. Flip and continue cooking until no longer pink in the center, about 2 more minutes. Top each patty with 1 cheese slice; cover pan. Remove from heat and let stand until the cheese has melted, about 1 minute.

    Photographer: Hannah Hufham, Food Stylist: Marianne Williams , Prop Stylist: Keoshia McGhee


  4. Divide 4 cups lettuce, ⅔ cup tomatoes, ¼ cup onion, the roasted potatoes and the remaining 2 tablespoons pickle slices between 2 bowls. Top each bowl with a cheeseburger patty and drizzle with the reserved yogurt mixture. Garnish with sesame seeds, if desired.

    Photographer: Hannah Hufham, Food Stylist: Marianne Williams , Prop Stylist: Keoshia McGhee


Nutrition Information

Serving Size: about 2½ cups salad, 1 burger patty, about ⅔ cup roasted potatoes & 3 Tbsp. dressing

Calories 552, Fat 33g, Saturated Fat 10g, Cholesterol 95mg, Carbohydrates 31g, Total Sugars 10g, Added Sugars 2g, Protein 36g, Fiber 6g, Sodium 774mg, Potassium 866mg

Recipe developed by Marianne Williams

EatingWell.com, June 2025

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