Savor the flavors of a satisfying Cheeseburger Salad that combines the essence of a classic cheeseburger with the freshness of a salad. This delicious dish features 93/7 ground beef patties seasoned with Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper, cooked to perfection. It’s accompanied by a bed of crisp butter lettuce leaves, juicy tomato wedges, thinly sliced white mushrooms, and red onion. The salad is dressed with reduced-fat Thousand Island dressing, providing a tangy and creamy finish to this delightful creation.

To begin, add beef, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper to a medium bowl. Use your hands to thoroughly combine and form into 4 equal-sized patties. Preheat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Once the skillet is hot, add oil and burger patties. Cook undisturbed for 4 minutes, then flip. Place cheese slices on top of the patties and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, until cooked through and the cheese is melted. Remove from heat and cut into bite-size pieces.

While the patties are cooking, prepare the salad components. Separate the leaves from a large head of butter lettuce, washing and drying them thoroughly. Arrange the lettuce leaves on a platter or individual plates as the base of the salad. Slice the tomatoes into wedges and thinly slice the white mushrooms and red onion. Place them on top of the lettuce, creating a colorful and appetizing salad bed.

Place the Colby-Jack cheese slices on top of the patties. Allow the cheese to melt and slightly brown, creating a gooey and flavorful layer. Meanwhile, lightly toast the whole grain buns under the broiler or on a skillet until they are warm and slightly crispy, then cut into bite-size pieces to create croutons.

Once the cheese on the patties has melted, remove it from the skillet and cut it into bite-sized pieces. Add the warm, melted cheese hamburger patties over the salad, adding a cheesy and indulgent touch. Drizzle reduced-fat Thousand Island dressing over the Cheeseburger Salad, ensuring each component is lightly coated with its creamy and tangy flavors.

This Cheeseburger Salad offers a healthier twist on a classic comfort food. The combination of seasoned ground beef, crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, sliced mushrooms, red onions, melted Colby-Jack cheese, and reduced-fat Thousand Island dressing creates a satisfying and flavorful meal. Enjoy this dish as a lighter option for lunch or dinner, satisfying your cravings while incorporating nutritious ingredients into your diet.

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