Chopped Taco Salad with Homemade Catalina Dressing
"I've been using the Heinz natural brand of ketchup without any HFCS and really like it - use a brand you like the taste of for the dressing. Also, if you want to take the dressing up a notch, use smoked paprika instead of regular. I prefer the ground turkey or beef simply seasoned with salt and pepper but if you want more kick, try adding cumin, chili powder or a variety of other flavors to the meat while cooking...."
INGREDIENTS
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1/2-1 pound ground turkey or beef
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1/2 head romaine lettuce, chopped
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1/2 head iceberg lettuce, chopped
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1/2 cup cilantro chopped
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1 cup cubed (small) cheese, cheddar, Monterey Jack, Pepper Jack, etc.
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1 cup frozen or fresh corn kernels (thawed if frozen)
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1 6-ounce can olives, chopped
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1 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
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2 roma or plum tomatoes, chopped
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1-2 avocados, chopped
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Crushed tortilla chips
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1/4 cup ketchup (see note)
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1/4 cup granulated sugar
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1/4 cup red wine vinegar
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1/4 cup onion finely chopped
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1/2 teaspoon paprika
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1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
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1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
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Salt and pepper to taste
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