Frito Taco Salad

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This Frito Taco Salad is bursting with all the the best flavors of classic ground beef tacos in a delicious and fresh salad. Everyone in the family can customize their meal with a toppings bar, making this the perfect 30 minute recipe for a busy weeknight or weekend entertaining.

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Total Time30

Course: Main Course, Salad

Cuisine: American, Mexican

Keyword: beef, vegetables

Servings: servings

Calories: 397kcal

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds ground beef
2-3 tablespoons taco seasoning
1 cup salsa divided
4 cups shredded romaine or iceberg lettuce
1 cup drained and rinsed canned regular or seasoned black beans
1 cup fresh or drained canned corn or mexicorn
1-1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup quartered cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1/2 cup sliced black olives optional
2 cups Fritos Corn Chips
1/2-1 cup Catalina dressing
Topping Options: sour cream, guacamole, pickled jalapenos, fresh corn kernels

Instructions

In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat.
Add taco seasoning and 1/2 cup of the salsa to the beef. Stir well and simmer for 5 minutes.
Either serve the salad in a taco bar style so that everyone can make their own, or in one large salad. If making a large salad, in a large bowl, layer lettuce, black beans, corn, the cooked beef mixture, cheese, tomatoes, green onions, olives (if using), and corn chips.
Top with the remaining salsa, and Catalina dressing. Add additional toppings as desired.
Serve untossed with tongs on the side or toss until the ingredients are combined well. Serve immediately.

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Notes

Storage and Meal Prep

The best way to store this salad is to keep all components in separate containers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat the beef separately in the microwave or on the stovetop for a couple of minutes until warm. Then layer and enjoy. If it's been tossed together, the chips will become soggy once refrigerated.

We love to meal prep this salad on a Sunday for a busy week ahead. It's great served warm or cold and is easy

Expert Tips

Drain the beef of excess fat after cooking and before adding the seasoning and salsa. This keeps the beef mixture lean and prevents the lettuce from becoming soggy.

Layer the salad so the cheese is on top of the hot meat. This lets the cheesy melt for a gooey bite.

Add your favorite taco toppings. We love to serve all the toppings on the side of this Frito Taco Salad to let everyone customize their salad recipe. If everyone likes all of them, you can go ahead and load it up!

Make it spicy. Serve with hot sauce, pickled jalapenos, and add a pinch of cayenne to the beef mixture.

Make it your own. Adjust any of the ingredients to your personal preference. The topping options are endless. We love it with guacamole, sour cream, plain Greek yogurt, fresh lime, cilantro, hot sauce, and taco sauce.

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