Joy's Taco Salad Recipe
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Joy's Taco Salad

By: Joy Valcarcel 
"This is one of those 'some of this and some of that' recipes. I call this garbage salad because when traveling to a picnic I carry it in a medium (untreated) trash bag, and fill a container when there! You can substitute fresh jalapenos for the canned green chiles, if you like. Serve with whole chips on the side."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (37)

What to Drink?

Wine Sauvignon Blanc
Cocktail Mangorita
Beer Beer
Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 cups low-fat salad dressing
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
  • 1 head iceberg lettuce - rinsed, dried, and chopped
  • 1 head romaine lettuce- rinsed, dried and chopped
  • 3 large tomatoes, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
  • 1 bunch green onions, chopped
  • 1 (4 ounce) can green chile peppers, finely chopped
  • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
  • 12 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) package corn tortilla chips

Directions

  1. Brown the beef, drain, season with chili powder and set aside to cool.
  2. Prepare the dressing by whisking the Miracle Whip, ketchup and taco seasoning mix together in a small bowl.
  3. In a large bowl, combine iceberg lettuce, romaine lettuce, tomatoes, green pepper, red or yellow pepper, green onions, jalapeno peppers, kidney beans, garbanzo beans, half of the cheese, half of the crushed chips, dressing and cooled ground beef. Mix well, cover and refrigerate.
  4. Just before serving, top the salad with the other half of the cheese and crushed chips.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 570 | Total Fat: 30.7g | Cholesterol: 66mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2007 by LAURALEE46   view full review
Easy and good...doesn't get any better then that. I did use salsa instead of ketchup, and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 8, 2004 by Momof2   view full review
I used a red french dressing for this...have no idea why, just thought it might be good...and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 2, 2004 by CHIEFCOOKJULIE   view full review
Joy has reinvented the taco salad with this yummy dressing! This easy dinner becomes a next...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 9, 2003 by M.   view full review
Very tasty. I would like to try the dressing using sour cream instead of mayonnaise, but this...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 24, 2005 by Scott in FTL   view full review
This is a wonderful salad. I made it for an office party, and it yields a lot more than Joy...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 11, 2003 by nikki   view full review
The recipie was good, but I would make less next time, alot went to waste because iceberg...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 3, 2003 by KRISMITHKRIS   view full review
I would use more meat next time I made this recipe. I would also use taco sauce in place of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2003 by MAGGIE MCGUIRE   view full review
This made for a tasty and filling lunch. I used half sour cream half mayo, and like others...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 14, 2003 by J.A.HALL   view full review
I loved this recipe. I served it for a family get-together and everyone loved it, too. A...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by DORETTA3   view full review
The first taco salad I've ever made. Loved it! Left out squash cause it's not a favorite at...

 

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