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Frito Taco Salad

A crunchy, colorful taco salad made with seasoned ground beef, lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, beans, and Fritos. This easy party-style salad is hearty, flavorful, and perfect for potlucks, weeknight dinners, cookouts, or game day meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Family Dinner, Main Course, Party Food, Salad, Tex-Mex
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 520 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 packet taco seasoning mix
  • 1 head romaine lettuce chopped
  • 2 cups Fritos corn chips
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 can kidney beans 15 oz, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup Catalina dressing or ranch dressing

Instructions
 

  • Cook the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until browned and fully cooked.
  • Drain excess grease, then stir in the taco seasoning according to package directions.
  • Let the seasoned beef cool slightly.
  • In a large serving bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, Fritos, shredded cheddar cheese, cherry tomatoes, and kidney beans.
  • Add the seasoned beef to the salad.
  • Drizzle with Catalina dressing or ranch dressing.
  • Toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
  • Serve immediately so the Fritos stay crunchy.

Notes

Add avocado, sliced olives, or green onions for extra flavor. Keep the chips and dressing separate until serving for the best crunch.

Nutrition

Calories: 520kcal
Keyword corn chips, Frito taco salad, ground beef, potluck, taco salad
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