Bacon Cheeseburger Salad

Interesting salad that my family enjoys. Adapted from Simple & Delicious.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  hamburger buns, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2  teaspoons olive oil
• 1⁄8 teaspoon  garlic salt
• 1  lb ground beef
• 3⁄4 cup  chopped onion
• 3⁄4 cup ketchup
• 1  tablespoon prepared mustard
• 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper
• 8  cups  shredded lettuce
• 2  cups chopped tomatoes
• 4  slices process American cheese, cut into strips
• 1⁄2 cup  crumbled  cooked bacon
• 8  dill pickle slices

Directions

1. To make croutons, place bun cubes on a baking sheet.
2. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with garlic salt and toss to coat.
3. Broil about four inches from the heat for 4-6 minutes or until golden brown, turning once.
4. In a skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and drain.
5. Add ketchup, mustard and pepper and heat through.
6. Divide lettuce among four dinner plates.
7. Top each with tomatoes, meat mixture, cheese and bacon.
8. Garnish with croutons and pickles.