fiesta salad

Bristow, OK
Updated on Aug 18, 2010

This recipe makes 8 single salads. They can be made ahead of time and kept in the refrigerator until meal time. ENJOY!!!

prep time 10 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top
yield Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 - garlic cloves, minced
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1/2 package onion soup mix
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 - avocados, cut in wedges
  • 8 ounces french onion dip
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 9 ounces tortilla chips, as an accompaniment
  • 1 ounce mixed salad greens
  • 1 cup grated sharp cheddar

How To Make fiesta salad

  • Step 1
    Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat, until no longer pink; drain and return to skillet.
  • Step 2
    Stir in garlic, 3/4 cup water, onion soup mix and chili powder, simmer for 6-7 minutes or until liquid evaporates. Remove from heat.
  • Step 3
    Cut avocados in half. Scoop pulp into a bowl, mash with a fork until just slightly chunky.
  • Step 4
    Stir in onion dip and lemon juice.
  • Step 5
    Crush half of tortilla chips.
  • Step 6
    Spread crushed chips even in 8 dishes; top with salad greens, meat mixture and avocado mixture.
  • Step 7
    Sprinkle with cheese. Garnish with pico de gallo or salsa if desired.

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