jodie's taco salad

Name: Jodie's Taco salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: ## TACO MEAT; 1 1/2 pound(s) hamburger, browned; 2 package(s) taco seasoning mix; ## SALAD MIX; 1 large salad greens; 1 can(s) black olives, sliced and chilled (6.5 oz); 1 package(s) cherry tomatoes; 1 large English cucumber, sliced; 1 bag(s) tortilla chips, corn, white, yellow, or blue; 1 package(s) Mexican blend, shredded (8 oz); ## DRESSING; 1 bottle(s) French dressing (Catalina sub); 1/2 cup(s) sour cream; 1/2 cup(s) pico de gallo (or 1/2 jar picante); 1 teaspoon(s) minced garlic

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JoSele Swopes

DELTA, CO

Updated on Apr 9, 2022

I have made this for many years. It is very popular in my family. So popular, this is my oldest son's favorite. My mom and sister measure this against other taco salads that they have eaten.

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On the surface this is a pretty straightforward taco salad recipe... and then you get a taste of the dressing! It's slightly sweet and tangy. The perfect complement to the taco meat and the rest of the salad. The creative introduction of French dressing really adds an unexpected flavor that makes you wonder why you didn't think of that yourself! Great for serving a crowd or an option on taco night. We added blue tortilla chips for a pop of color.

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prep time 20 Min

cook time 15 Min

method Stove Top

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

TACO MEAT
1 1/2 pounds hamburger, browned
2 packages taco seasoning mix
SALAD MIX
1 large salad greens
1 can black olives, sliced and chilled (6.5 oz)
1 package cherry tomatoes
1 large English cucumber, sliced
1 bag tortilla chips, corn, white, yellow, or blue
1 package Mexican blend, shredded (8 oz)
DRESSING
1 bottle French dressing (Catalina sub)
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup pico de gallo (or 1/2 jar picante)
1 teaspoon minced garlic

How To Make jodie's taco salad

Step 1

Brown meat and add taco seasoning; drain. Chill in the freezer for 10 minutes.

Step 2

Salad: In a salad bowl, mix all salad ingredients except chips and cheese.
Step 3

Dressing: Mix all ingredients with a whisk until well blended. Set aside.
Step 4

Plate set up in this order: Place a bed of chips on a plate, salad mix, meat mix, and dressing.
Step 5

Sprinkle cheese on top and enjoy.
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