Taco Salad Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoon solive oil
• 1 pound ground beefI use 90% lean
• 1 packettaco seasoning
• 4 cup sromaine lettuce
• 3/4 cup black beansrinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup corn kernels
• 1/2 cup diced tomato
• 1 avocadopeeled, seeded and diced
• 3/4 cup cheddar cheeseshredded
• 1/4 cup slice d olives
• 1 cup tortilla stripsplus more for garnish
• 2/3 cup catalina salad dressingcan also use ranch dressing
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• cilantro leaves for garnishoptional

Instructions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking up with a spatula, for 3 minutes.
2. Add the taco seasoning and 2 tablespoons of water. Cook for another 3 4 minutes or until meat is done. Cool for 5 minutes.
3. Place the meat, lettuce, beans, corn, tomato, avocado, cheese, olives and tortilla strips in a bowl.
4. Add the dressing and toss to coat.
5. Add the sour cream on top of the salad along with additional tortilla strips and cilantro leaves for garnish, then serve.