Taco Salad Recipe

Everyone loves my Taco Salad and they always(crushed)
want my recipe! I think this is one of the best around -- 1 packet shredded colby jack or taco cheese (8 oz)
whether you choose the meat or vegetarian version!This is so easy to make, just start your meat cooking
We've eaten taco salad since we were kids, andon the stove, and cook on med-high for 5 minutes. If
there's just so many good ways to modify this recipe.using chicken or morningstar you may need some oil in
How I make Taco Salad now is basic and simple andthe pan first - just a few table spoons. Once it's
"it works". It's tasty, quick, and fast! Is there room forcooked 5 minutes add the seasonings which are about
improvement? I don't think so - I think if you make this1tbsp chili powder, 2 tbsp Cumin, 1 tbsp garlic powder
recipe "as-is" without modification you'll just love it! Theand salt and pepper to taste, cook another 8-10
only thing you should have a choice over is what kindminutes or until meat is thoroughly cooked.
of meat to use. The choices for meat are groundThe trick to making this Taco Salad Recipe quickly is
chuck, chicken, or fake meat (Morningstar ground meatto get as much done while the meat is cooking as
crumbles substitute).possible. I usually start the meat, and immediately get
Taco Salad Recipe Ingredients You'll Need:an extra large mixing bowl (4-6qt) out and all the
- 1 lb meat (boneless chicken, ground chuck, orveggies. While the meat cooks I dice the tomato and
Morningstar Vegetarian ground meat crumbles)lettuce and onion. I toss it all in the bowl with the tbsp
- Salt, Pepper, Chili Powder, Garlic Powder, Cumin - toof minced garlic and thoroughly mix it up. In a medium
season meatbowl mix the cup of milk, cup of mayonnaise and
- 1tbsp minced garlic (preferred from a jar)packet of Hidden Valley Ranch - then set aside. Open
- 1 head of lettuce choppedone end of the tortilla chip bag, and crush the chips up
- 3 large or 5 medium tomatoes dicedfinely (without destroying the bag).
- 1 medium sweet or red onion (or one bunch dicedAdd the chips and shredded cheese to the bowl with
green onion)the veggies and mix well again. Add your meat and
- 1 packet Hidden Valley Ranch dressing mix (not dipmix well again. Last add the Hidden Valley Ranch
mix)Dressing and mix well again and you have some easy
- 1 cup milkto make and very tasty Taco Salad!!
- 1 cup mayonnaiseI hope you liked this recipe, and I think your family will
- 1 bag Doritos or Restaurant style tortilla chipslove it too!