Taco Salad

This taco salad is easy to make and you can add whatever you want to it.  I use ground turkey meat, but you can use ground beef.  Add the toppings you like to have on your taco's and you have a delicious and quick meal.  The best part is that you probably have all the ingredients in your refrigerator and pantry.  A nice Chardonnay or Savignon Blanc pairs great with the salad.  Cheers!

1 Lb. ground beef or turkey.

1 package of Taco Seasoning.

2 heads of chopped romaine lettuce.

1 can drained black beans.

1 can drained sliced black olives.

5 oz. cherry tomatoes cut in half.

3 green onions diced.

2 Cups of Mexican Shredded cheese.

2 Cups tortilla chips broken up.

1 Avocado diced.

8 oz. (1/2 container) sour cream.

7 oz. red Salsa.

Optional: corn kernels, cilantro and sliced pickled jalapenos.

In a fry pan, brown meat with a package of taco seasoning.  Let meat cool for 5 minutes.  Add meat to a big bowl with romaine lettuce.  Add beans, olive, tomatoes, green onions, cheese and broken tortilla chips.  Mix together in a measuring bowl the sour cream and salsa.  Pour most of the dressing into the bowl with the salad and mix well.  Add more dressing if needed.  Garnish with chopped avocado.  DO NOT mix avocado into salad.  It will brown even if you put lime or lemon juice on it. This salad is delicious the next day too.


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