mom's famous taco salad

Name: Mom's Famous Taco Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Yield: 5
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: bunch(es) romaine lettuce leaves; 2-3 - tomatoes; 1-2 - avocado; 1/2 - red onion; 1 can(s) kidney beans; 2 cup(s) shredded cheddar cheese; 4 cup(s) tortilla chips; 1 1/2 cup(s) kraft catalina dressing (perfect taste); 1 pound(s) hamburger; 1 - packet of taco seasoning (mild)

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Jodi Unruh

Eugene, OR

Updated on Nov 18, 2011

My mom created this recipe that has become very popular with friends and family. She was a wonderful cook! You can make this salad lower-fat by using reduced-fat dressing, cheese and sour cream. It still tastes wonderful!! You can also adjust how much you want of each ingredient in the salad.

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prep time 20 Min

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yield 5 serving(s)

Ingredients

bunch romaine lettuce leaves
2-3 - tomatoes
1-2 - avocado
1/2 - red onion
1 can kidney beans
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
4 cups tortilla chips
1 1/2 cups kraft catalina dressing (perfect taste)
1 pound hamburger
1 - packet of taco seasoning (mild)

How To Make mom's famous taco salad

Step 1

Brown hamburger and then add a packet of taco seasoning and water as directed on package and let simmer. Remove from heat and let cool.

Step 2

Meanwhile, put cleaned and chopped lettuce in a bowl, add shredded cheese, drained kidney beans, chopped red onion, chopped tomatoes, avocado, and toss.
Step 3

Then add cooled off cooked hamburger and toss with dressing. Top each serving with crushed tortilla chips and sour cream if you'd like.
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