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Taco Salad

Recipe #221868 | 30 min | 30 min prep | SERVES 4 (Change Servings)

RECIPE BY: Chef at Heart

I got this recipe from my cousin's wife who brought to our annual get together. She was not specific on the amounts of the ingredients, but as most are vegetables you can go with your own taste. I have estimated how much of each was in the salad as best as I can. Feel free to criticize or make recommendations.

Posted on: Apr 10, 2007

Ingredients

  • lb ground beef or ground turkey
  • 1 red onion, diced
  • 1 (35 g) package taco seasoning
  • head iceberg lettuce, chopped
  • head romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 1 red pepper, red, sliced
  • 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, grated amount depending on taste (about a cup and a half)
  • 2 1/2 cups tortilla chips, lime flavoured, broken
  • 3/4 cup Catalina dressing (to taste)
  • Directions

    1. 1
      Cook ground beef or turkey with onions, drain and rinse.
    2. 2
      Shake in colander to ensure it has no excess liquid.
    3. 3
      Add pkg of taco seasoning.
    4. 4
      Put in fridge or freezer to cool.
    5. 5
      Once meat mixture has cooled prepare additional ingredients.
    6. 6
      Dice tomatoes.
    7. 7
      Dice or sliver red pepper.
    8. 8
      Quarter you choice of mini bell cheese, your choice, e.g. brie.
    9. 9
      Chop lettuce.
    10. 10
      Mix above ingredients.
    11. 11
      Top with lime tortilla chips and cheese
    12. 12
      Toss with Catalina or Russian dressing; start with 1/2 cup and mix--you will likely need another 1/4 cup or more.
    13. 13
      Serve.
    14. 14
      (This is one of those recipes where you pretty much add the amounts according to you taste, however start with less dressing (as the saying goes - you can always and but you can't take it away.
    15. 15
      As a meal serves four. As part of a potluck serves 10 or more.

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    From: HeatherN

    On May 6, 2008

    This was a very tasty salad. I did sub cheddar for mozzarella, but other than that, made as directed. I'll add tomato next time. Thanks.

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    From: Cilantro in Canada

    On Apr 30, 2008

    Most of my family loved this. Sometimes it is just hard to please everyone at dinner time. I served it in homemade taco shells, but I did warm up the meat mixture, and let everyone top it themselves. I would definitely make this again. Thanks for the recipe.

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    From: CareCook

    On Jul 18, 2007

    My whole family loved this recipe! I wasn't sure about the catalina dressing, but it gave it a nice sweet flavor. Thanks for sharing!

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    From: Little Bee

    On Apr 14, 2007

    I make this in the Summer and DH and I enjoy it out on the deck in the evening. the only think I do differently is to add Cheddar instead of Mozz. and Tomatoes instead of the Peppers but thats the beauty of this salad you can add or leave out whatever you like to it. This is a great salad! Thanks for sharing.

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    Nutrition Facts

    Serving Size 1 (550g)

    Recipe makes 4 servings

    The following items or measurements are not included below:

    35 g taco seasoning

    2 1/2 cups tortilla chips

    Calories 648
    Calories from Fat 433 (66%)
    Amount Per Serving %DV
    Total Fat 48.2g 74%
    Saturated Fat 14.9g 74%
    Monounsaturated Fat 14.2g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 11.1g
    Trans Fat 1.1g
    Cholesterol 110mg 36%
    Sodium 757mg 31%
    Potassium 1076mg 30%
    Total Carbohydrate 21.9g 7%
    Dietary Fiber 5.9g 23%
    Sugars 14.6g
    Protein 34.4g 68%
    Vitamin A 11197mcg 223%
    Vitamin B6 0.7mg 35%
    Vitamin B12 3.5mcg 58%
    Vitamin C 99mg 166%
    Vitamin E 5mcg 19%
    Calcium 324mg 32%
    Iron 5mg 28%

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