Frito Taco Salad
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Frito Taco Salad
Description
Frito Taco Salad layers lean, seasoned ground beef over a bed of chopped iceberg lettuce, enhanced by diced fresh tomatoes and shredded cheddar cheese. Key to the salad is the addition of Frito corn chips, which provide a salty crunch complementing the soft textures of the meat and veggies. Catalina dressing and salsa introduce a tangy, slightly sweet element that ties the components together. The recipe includes an option to add spicy or creamy toppings such as peppers, onions, jalapenos, or sour cream, deepening the salad's flavor profile. Prepared by cooking the beef thoroughly, seasoning it, then assembling atop the lettuce with dressing and chips, this dish is best served immediately to maintain chip crispness and freshness of ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef lean
- 1 ounce taco seasoning 1 packet or 3 tablespoons of homemade
- 6 cups iceberg lettuce chopped
- 1 cup tomato chopped, fresh
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 2 cups corn chips brand Frito
- ½ cup salsa
- ½ cup Catalina dressing or to taste
- toppings as desired peppers, onions, jalapenos, sour cream
Instructions
- Brown beef over medium heat until no pink remains. Drain any fat.
- Add taco seasoning and ½ cup water. Simmer 5 minutes or until thickened.
- Place lettuce in a large bowl. Top with meat, tomatoes, cheese, 1 cup of Frito corn chips, salsa and desired toppings.
- Add dressing and toss well. Top with remaining corn chips. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Nutrition information does not include optional toppings.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 475 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 475 | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 71mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 815mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 520mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 715IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 6.2mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 227mg | 23% |
| Iron | 2.9mg | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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