Wednesday, June 4, 2008

Taco Salad

Yield: one very large salad

All ingredients are approximations and can be altered according to taste.

1 lb ground beef
1 packet taco seasoning
1 head iceburg lettuce
4 roma tomatoes, diced
1 green pepper, diced
1/2 a red or yellow onion, diced
yellow cheddar cheese, cubed or chunked
1 cucumber, diced (optional)
1 or 2 handfuls of plain nacho or tortilla chips, slightly crunched
ranch dressing (about 1/2 of a larger bottle, about all of a smaller bottle)

Cook ground beef and drain. Add taco seasoning and cook according to package directions. Let meat cool.

Make salad, adding all ingredients except chips and dressing. When meat is cool, add to salad. Just before serving add chips and pour dressing over salad. Gently toss so dressing covers everything.

Can serve as a side dish (perfect for pot lucks & picnics), or as the main course (refreshing summer dish), also can stuff salad into half of a pita for a sandwich.

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