Catalina Taco Salad with Fritos
This retro salad full of crunchy Fritos, Ranch Style beans, taco meat and tangy Catalina Dressing has been around for years. With a few extra veggies and a homemade dressing, we're keeping it fresh for today's gatherings!
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Servings: 6 people
Calories: 240kcal
Ingredients
- 4 cups chopped Romaine lettuce
- 2 cups chopped Iceberg lettuce
- ½- 1 cup chopped red cabbage
- ½ cup matchstick carrots
- ½ cup chopped green onion
- 2 cups chopped tomatoes
- 1 pound ground beef (or ground turkey)
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 (15 ounce can) Ranch Style pinto beans
- 1 (9.25 ounce bag) Frito corn chips
- Catalina salad dressing homemade recipe here
Instructions
- Brown ground beef on the stove top over medium to medium high heat. Add taco seasoning (following instructions on the seasoning envelope). Set aside to cool to room temperature while preparing the rest of the salad.
- Rinse and drain the Ranch Style pinto beans.
- Toss together lettuces and cabbage in an extra large bowl.
- Add carrots, green onions, tomatoes and beans. Toss lightly to avoid mashing the beans.
- Add ground beef and Fritos. Toss lightly again, making sure the tomatoes, beans, chips, and beef are well distributed.
- Add dressing. Toss lightly one final time.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
If not serving immediately, do not add Fritos or dressing. Set aside and add just before serving so that the corn chips stay fresh and crunchy.
Nutrition
Calories: 240kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 15g | Sodium: 657mg | Sugar: 5g