suemunzlinger's Recipe

Taco Salad

Category: Main Dish

1 pound ground beef
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package dry taco seasoning mix
1 head of iceberg lettuce, shopped (about 8 cups)
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese

1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
2 large tomatoes, diced (about 2 cups)
2 (2.25 ounce each) cans sliced black olives, drained
1 (14 1/2 ounce) bag ranch-flavored tortilla chips, crushed
1 (16 ounce) bottle sweet-and-spicy French salad dressing



What To Do:

1. In a medium-sized skillet, brown ground beef with the taco seasoning, cooking until meat is crumbled and no pink remains drain and cool.

2. In an extra-large salad bowl, layer half of lettuce, half of cheese, beans, ground beef, tomatoes, and olives. Repeat layers, then top with crushed tortilla chips.

3. Before serving, add dressing and toss well to coat.