Warm Beef and Cheddar Salad with Lemon Dressing

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Warm Beef and Cheddar Salad with Lemon Dressing recipe
Serving Size: 2
Approximate Time
Prep 5 min
Cook 10 min
Total 15 min

Ingredients

1 lb (450 g) ground beef
2 tbsp (30 g) butter
6 cups (180 g) lettuce, chopped
1 cup (110 g) shredded cheddar cheese
1 lemon, juiced

Instructions

1. Melt butter in a skillet and cook ground beef, breaking it up until evenly browned and heated through.
2. Place chopped lettuce in a bowl, add hot ground beef to warm the leaves slightly, and toss gently.
3. Sprinkle shredded cheddar over the mixture, squeeze lemon juice across the top, toss once, and serve immediately as a warm entree salad.
Nutritional Information*

Per serving | Servings: 2

Calories: 834 kcal
Carbohydrates: 5.7 g
Protein: 55.7 g
Fat: 64.8 g
Saturated fat: 31.1 g
Trans fat: 3.1 g
Cholesterol: 240 mg
Sodium: 614 mg
Potassium: 861 mg
Calcium: 444 mg
Iron: 5.18 mg
Vitamin A: 308 µg RAE

Generated: 2026-11-05T19:37:11+00:00

*Nutrition is estimated using recipe ingredients, serving size, and USDA data. Actual values may vary. Some nutrient data are unavailable and are omitted.

Recipe Metadata
Recipe ID
2235
Country
United States
Region
North America
URL
https://kitchen2mytable.com/view_recipe_data.php?id=2235

Important Cooking Safety Notice

Please ensure all proteins are cooked to a safe internal temperature:

  • Chicken & Poultry: 165°F (74°C)
  • Ground Meats (Beef, Pork, Lamb): 160°F (71°C)
  • Whole Cuts of Pork, Beef, Veal, Lamb: 145°F (63°C) plus a 3-minute rest
  • Fish & Shellfish: 145°F (63°C)

Always use a food thermometer to verify doneness. Stay safe and enjoy cooking!