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mom's famous taco salad

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Jodi Unruh
@oregon85
Eugene, OR

My mom created this recipe that has become very popular with friends and family. She was a wonderful cook! You can make this salad lower-fat by using reduced-fat dressing, cheese and sour cream. It still tastes wonderful!! You can also adjust how much you want of each ingredient in the salad.

(1 rating)
yield 5 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min

Ingredients For mom's famous taco salad

  • bunch
    romaine lettuce leaves
  • 2-3
    tomatoes
  • 1-2
    avocado
  • 1/2
    red onion
  • 1 can
    kidney beans
  • 2 c
    shredded cheddar cheese
  • 4 c
    tortilla chips
  • 1 1/2 c
    kraft catalina dressing (perfect taste)
  • 1 lb
    hamburger
  • 1
    packet of taco seasoning (mild)

How To Make mom's famous taco salad

  • 1
    Brown hamburger and then add a packet of taco seasoning and water as directed on package and let simmer. Remove from heat and let cool.
  • 2
    Meanwhile, put cleaned and chopped lettuce in a bowl, add shredded cheese, drained kidney beans, chopped red onion, chopped tomatoes, avocado, and toss.
  • 3
    Then add cooled off cooked hamburger and toss with dressing. Top each serving with crushed tortilla chips and sour cream if you'd like.
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