Taco Salad
- SERVES
- 12
- COOK TIME
- 10 Min
The ranch-flavored tortilla chips and sweet-and-spicy French dressing really add a whole other layer of flavor to this impressive Taco Salad. Set this beautiful salad out in a clear bowl, and watch as they rush to fill their plates up!
What You'll Need
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 (1-1/4-ounce) package dry taco seasoning mix
- 1 head iceberg lettuce, chopped (about 8 cups)
- 2 cup (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) 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
- In a medium skillet, brown ground beef with the taco seasoning, cooking until meat is crumbled and no pink remains; drain and cool.
- In a trifle or large salad bowl, layer half the lettuce, half the cheese, the beans, ground beef, tomatoes, and olives. Repeat layers, then top with crushed tortilla chips.
- Before serving, add dressing and toss to coat well.
Notes
Looking for something to do with all of those tortillas? We've got 18 Crazy Ways with Tortillas for you!
In keeping with the theme, you may just want to wrap up this yummy meal with our cool and Creamy Spanish Flan!