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Taco Salad

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Cuisine: , ,
Courses: ,
Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 6
Calories: 480
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year
Description

A hearty taco salad loaded with seasoned ground beef, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheddar, black olives, and crushed Fritos — tossed with Thousand Island dressing and served immediately while the chips are still crunchy. A crowd-pleasing main course salad that satisfies like a meal.

Ingredients
  • 1 lb. Ground beef
  • 1 pkg. Taco seasoning
  • 1 head Lettuce, shredded
  • 2 Tomatoes, diced
  • 1 Cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 can Black olives, sliced
  • 1 bag Fritos corn chips, lightly crushed
  • 1 Cup Thousand Island dressing
Instructions
  1. 1
    Brown ground beef in a skillet. Drain fat. Add taco seasoning and prepare according to package instructions. Cool slightly.
  2. 2
    In a large bowl, combine shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheddar, and black olives.
  3. 3
    Add seasoned ground beef.
  4. 4
    Add crushed Fritos.
  5. 5
    Toss with Thousand Island dressing just before serving.
  6. 6
    Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 480kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 30g47%
Saturated Fat 9g45%
Cholesterol 70mg24%
Sodium 780mg33%
Total Carbohydrate 34g12%
Dietary Fiber 3g12%
Sugars 6g
Protein 22g44%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Toss and serve immediately once the Fritos are added — they become soggy very quickly in the dressing.

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