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I made this huge salad to bring to a party and people were scrambling to figure out who made it. Needless to say I only brought home an empty bowl and the guests went home with a full stomach! —Lisa Homer, Avon, New York
With Johnsonville Italian Sausage.
Nutritional Facts 1-1/3 cups equals 271 calories, 14 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 24 mg cholesterol, 760 mg sodium, 26 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 10 g protein.
Originally published as Taco Salad in Taste of Home August/September 2008, p49
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. 15, 2011 by Nolakathleen
This is an excellent Taco Salad! Every potluck that take it to I always get request for the recipe.
Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2010 by Lynsue
We also have been making a similar salad for years, if someone doesn't bring it everyone is dissappointed. We don't use kidney beans, chilies, Thousand island dressing or salsa. We use Catalina French dressing. I'm going to try adding the salsa for sure, maybe the beans. Sounds like good additions. Thanks
Reviewed on May. 27, 2010 by hawkcomom
VERY good and I'll be making it again tomorrow to take to a potluck!
Reviewed on May. 20, 2010 by Blondie50
I have been making a very similar salad for the last 20 years. I don't use canned chilies, or olives, but diced jalapenos. I also don't use dressing, but serve Taco sauce and sour cream on the side. I made 4 batches for my Godson's graduation party, and had no leftovers!It does not get as soggy without the dressing.
Reviewed on Oct. 12, 2009 by Teresa LaFata
I've made this for 5 different parties,and everyone loves it! I omit the onion,and only use dark red kidney beans.Also, I only add the dressing and chips right before serving,or it gets too soggy.
Reviewed on Jun. 26, 2009 by abbyeh
I love this salad, and everyone does ask you for the recipe after trying it. The downside is that it make a TON of salad (even when you halve the recipe), so I have to wait for parties or family get togethers to make it. The leftovers are edible, but not even close to as good as when it's mixed up fresh.This is a great recipe to have as a signature item to take to potlucks and family get togethers. Everyone loves it and tells you what amazing food you always make. :-)
I love this salad, and everyone does ask you for the recipe after trying it. The downside is that it make a TON of salad (even when you halve the recipe), so I have to wait for parties or family get togethers to make it. The leftovers are edible, but not even close to as good as when it's mixed up fresh.
This is a great recipe to have as a signature item to take to potlucks and family get togethers. Everyone loves it and tells you what amazing food you always make. :-)
Reviewed on Jun. 18, 2009 by gavingrma_OH
Taco Salad "I made this huge salad to bring to a party and people were scrambing to figure out who made it. Needless to say I only brought home an empty bowl and the guests went home with a full stomach!" Lisa Homer, Avon, New York SERVINGS: 26 CATEGORY: Salads METHOD: TIME: Prep: 25 min. Cook: 10 min. Ingredients: 1-1/2 pounds ground beef 2 envelopes taco seasoning, divided 1 medium head iceberg lettuce 1 package (12-1/2 ounces) nacho tortilla chips, coarsely crushed 2 pints grape tomatoes, halved 2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained 3 cans (2-1/4 ounces each) sliced ripe olives, drained 1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese 1 large sweet onion, chopped 2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chilies 1-1/2 cups Thousand Island salad dressing 1 jar (11 ounces) salsa 1/3 cup sugar Directions: In a Dutch oven over medium heat, cook beef with 1 envelope plus 2 tablespoons taco seasoning until no longer pink; drain. In a very large serving bowl, combine the lettuce, chips, tomatoes, beans, olives, cheese, onion, chilies and beef mixture. Combine the salad dressing, salsa, sugar and remaining taco seasoning; pour over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately. Yield: 26 servings (1-1/3 cups each).
"I made this huge salad to bring to a party and people were scrambing to figure out who made it. Needless to say I only brought home an empty bowl and the guests went home with a full stomach!" Lisa Homer, Avon, New York
SERVINGS: 26
CATEGORY: Salads
METHOD:
TIME: Prep: 25 min. Cook: 10 min.
In a Dutch oven over medium heat, cook beef with 1 envelope plus 2 tablespoons taco seasoning until no longer pink; drain. In a very large serving bowl, combine the lettuce, chips, tomatoes, beans, olives, cheese, onion, chilies and beef mixture. Combine the salad dressing, salsa, sugar and remaining taco seasoning; pour over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately. Yield: 26 servings (1-1/3 cups each).
Reviewed on Jun. 18, 2009 by eichajaa@nbnet.nb.ca
This salad is delicious according to my grown children and their spouse! It is refreshing yet fulfilling and very enjoyable for supper on a summer day. I serve it with French baguette bread and a glass of wine.It is a complete meal by itself.We all rate this recipe a 5.Enjoy!Dolores
This salad is delicious according to my grown children and their spouse! It is refreshing yet fulfilling and very enjoyable for supper on a summer day. I serve it with French baguette bread and a glass of wine.It is a complete meal by itself.We all rate this recipe a 5.
Enjoy!
Dolores
Reviewed on Jun. 02, 2009 by lilcricket5
The picture makes it look better than it is. Once it's all mixed together (without the dressing) it looks dark and wilted. Didnt like the dressing at all but then I dont like T.I. dressing. Just the salas would have been better. And there's no way you can eat the leftovers. Way to soggy.
Reviewed on Feb. 05, 2009 by Christydu
This is a great recipe! The only adjustment I plan to make next time is to make the dressing without the sugar - it was just a bit too sweet.
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