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yummy taco salad

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Melanie Diecek

My mom has been making this for as long as I remember, I tweaked it a lil, with her raves! I only make it like this if I'm having people over. Usually I mix it individual servings. And can enjoy a fresh helping the next day. Hope you enjoy!

(1 rating)
yield 6 -10 people
prep time 30 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Pan Fry

Ingredients For yummy taco salad

  • 1 bag
    prepackaged salad mix
  • 1 1/2 lb
    lean ground turkey
  • 1 pkg
    taco seasoning mix
  • 1 can
    chili beans
  • 1 can
    white beans, rinsed
  • 1 c
    salsa (your heat preference)
  • 1 md
    onion (chopped)
  • 1 pkg
    grape tomatoes (halved)
  • 8 oz
    sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
  • 1 can
    black olives (halved)
  • 1 bag
    doritos ( broken)
  • 1 bottle
    thousand island dressing
  • 1 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1 tsp
    pepper
  • 1/3 c
    water

How To Make yummy taco salad

  • 1
    Brown turkey in olive oil with onions. Add salt and pepper to meat.
  • 2
    Add in taco seasoning,chili beans with juice, rinsed white beans,salsa and water. Let simmer for about 10 minutes. Let cool while you get the salad ready.
  • 3
    Place salad ingredients in large bowl. Throw Doritos and cheese on top. Add your meat mixture on top. Then thousand island dressing. Mix and serve.
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