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Taco Salad

Taco Salad is a delicious and filling meal that is easy to make and customize for different dietary needs. Despite the common misconception that salads are not filling, taco salad is definitely an exception, and the addition of Doritos adds a nice crunch and flavor that everyone in the family will love.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Serving Size 4 - 6

Ingredients

  • 1 pound of ground beef or ground turkey
  • 1 packet of taco seasoning
  • 1 head of iceberg lettuce or a couple of stalks of Romaine lettuce washed and chopped
  • 1-2 tomatoes
  • 1 red onion
  • Optional: avocado olives, colored peppers, fresh ciliantro
  • 1 can of beans black beans, pinto or kidney drained and rinsed
  • 8 ounce package of shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1 ten ounce bag of Doritos lightly crushed
  • Dressing of your choice: Italian Zesty Italian, French (Catalina), Ranch + Taco sauce, or just sour cream

Instructions

  • Brown up a pound of ground beef or ground turkey and season it with taco seasoning according to the package directions.
  • Wash and chop up either a head of lettuce or a couple of stalks of Romaine lettuce (my favorite). Then wash and chop up whatever veggies your family likes. We use tomatoes and red onion, but some people like colored peppers and olives, or avocados and fresh cilantro.
  • Drained and rinse a can of beans like black beans, pinto beans or even kidney.
  • Toss everything together with cheese and dressing, or serve as a buffet.
  • Add crushed Doritos right before eating so they'll stay crunchy.