Hearty Taco Salad (TNT)

Hearty Taco Salad

SERVINGS	2
CATEGORY	Salads
METHOD	Other stovetop
PREP	15 min.
COOK	10 min.
TOTAL	25 min.

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 pound lean ground beef
  
• 1/3 cup water
  
• 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
  
• 2 cups torn mixed salad greens
  
• 1 cup canned red beans, rinsed and drained
  
• 1-1/4 cups coarsely crushed nacho tortilla chips
  
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  
• 1 medium tomato, diced
  
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
  
• 2 tablespoons sliced ripe olives, drained
  
• 3 tablespoons green goddess salad dressing
  
• 3 tablespoons prepared ranch salad dressing
  
  

DIRECTIONS


In a small skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in water and taco seasoning. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Cool slightly.
Divide the salad greens between two salad bowls or plates. Top with beans, half of the tortilla chips and the beef mixture. Sprinkle with cheese, tomato, onion, olives and remaining chips; drizzle with salad dressings. Yield: 2 servings.


Recipe source:
Taste of Home Magazine, October/November, 2008, submitted by Lori Hinueber of Machesney Park, Illinois

http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Hearty-Taco-Salad