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“This downsized version of a hearty and flavorful salad is easy to make and delicious to eat! It's always requested at our family get-togethers and bridal and baby showers.” —Lori Hinueber, Machesney Park, Illinois
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Nutritional Facts 1 serving equals 868 calories, 50 g fat (15 g saturated fat), 89 mg cholesterol, 2,269 mg sodium, 62 g carbohydrate, 10 g fiber, 38 g protein.
Originally published as Hearty Taco Salad in Taste of Home October/November 2008, p68
Camp Taco SaladTo adapt our favorite taco salad recipe for camping, I cook the ground beef at home until no longer pink. I also combine lettuce, cheese and diced tomatoes in a resealable bag. On site, I simmer the meat with a can of chili beans, then add a packet of taco seasoning with water. Come time to eat, top tortilla chips with the meat/bean mixture and other fixings. —Susan W., Minot AFB, North Dakota More Mexican Side Dishes »
To adapt our favorite taco salad recipe for camping, I cook the ground beef at home until no longer pink. I also combine lettuce, cheese and diced tomatoes in a resealable bag. On site, I simmer the meat with a can of chili beans, then add a packet of taco seasoning with water. Come time to eat, top tortilla chips with the meat/bean mixture and other fixings. —Susan W., Minot AFB, North Dakota
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Reviewed on Jan. 09, 2012 by sprksmbr
This was great. I used black beans and added some chipotle chiles in adobo sauce to the meat to give it some heat, rather than using hot sauce. I also put it all into a taco salad shell and used shredded cheddar and a runny cheddar sauce I made. Who cares if the calories are high. A meal like this obviuosly is not too healthy so if you dont like it, just dont eat it. Dont complain about it.
Reviewed on Jun. 29, 2010 by marysf
Season with low salt/salt free Mexican seasonings--make your own to taste: a little chili powder, cayenne, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, etc. will reduce the sodium. Low sodium beans, if you prefer, extra lean ground beef, low fat or fat free cheese. make your own low fat dressing or use favorite salsa and some low fat/fat free sour cream. I like throwing on some sliced avacado and skipping the cheese and crushed chips.
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Reviewed on Apr. 27, 2010 by narees1
Sounds good, however, the calories, fat and sodium are over the top.
Reviewed on Oct. 09, 2009 by penoll
I'm concerned about the calories in this salad. If that is correct, I will never make this salad or eat one again.
Reviewed on Oct. 09, 2009 by jjjmjz
I haven't made this recipe yet because I don't know what green goddess salad dressing is. I'm sure that my kids will love this salad.
Reviewed on Oct. 09, 2009 by caroldouglass
Very good, will change the dressings to a salsa for fewer calories, could also use black beans instead of red beans.
Reviewed on Oct. 09, 2009 by chewyboy
It has way too much sodium, and the calories for 1 serving, are you sure this is correct?
Reviewed on Nov. 10, 2008 by cookiehatch
crunchy and flavorful!
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