Frito Taco Salad
This Frito Taco Salad is bursting with all the the best flavors of classic ground beef tacos in a delicious and fresh salad. Everyone in the family can customize their meal with a toppings bar, making this the perfect 30 minute recipe for a busy weeknight or weekend entertaining.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ poundsground beef
- 2 tablespoonstaco seasoning
- 1 cupsalsa (divided)
- 4 cupsshredded romaine or iceberg lettuce
- 1 cupdrained and rinsed canned regular or seasoned black beans
- 1 cupfresh or drained canned corn or mexicorn
- 1 cupsshredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cupquartered cherry tomatoes
- ½ cupsliced green onions
- ½ cupsliced black olives (optional)
- 2 cupsfritos corn chips
- ½ cupcatalina dressing
- topping options: sour cream, guacamole, pickled jalapenos, fresh corn kernels
Directions
- 1
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat.
- 2
Add taco seasoning and 1/2 cup of the salsa to the beef. Stir well and simmer for 5 minutes.
- 3
Either serve the salad in a taco bar style so that everyone can make their own, or in one large salad. If making a large salad, in a large bowl, layer lettuce, black beans, corn, the cooked beef mixture, cheese, tomatoes, green onions, olives (if using), and corn chips.
- 4
Top with the remaining salsa, and Catalina dressing. Add additional toppings as desired.
- 5
Serve untossed with tongs on the side or toss until the ingredients are combined well. Serve immediately.