Growing up, the only time I would eat Fritos is when my mom would serve them alongside tuna sandwiches she’d sometimes resort to as a dinner. It wasn’t until after college, when I was scrounging to make my own meals, that I came across this recipe, given to me by my friend, Sharry. I fell in love with it, of course because it is delicious, but it is a keeper because it was so easy to make.
Years later, this is still a staple meal in my house. Now, my kids love it and it is an easy way to get some sort of veggies into their diet. They even like the cilantro!
Basic Ingredients
- Bagged iceberg or romaine salad
- Fritos corn tortilla chips
- Ground beef or turkey
- Mayonnaise
- Sour cream
- Tomatoes
- Corn
- Avocado
- Kidney beans
- Taco sauce
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Taco Salad with Fritos
A tasty salad main course dinner salad that is fast and easy to make. Ground turkey, lettuce, corn, tomatoes, beans, and a zesty creamy dressing make this a delicious dinner.
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Servings: 6
Equipment
- Skillet
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 4 tablespoons taco seasoning or one packet
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 bag American salad or one head chopped romaine
- 2 ripe avocados
- 2 beefsteak tomatoes, chopped
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, diced
- 30 ounces canned kidney beans, drained about 2 cans
- 15 ounce canned corn, drained
- 2 cups shredded cheese blend
- 1 bag Fritos brand corn chips, crushed
Dressing
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1 tablespoon powdered ranch dressing from the packet
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
Instructions
- Heat some extra virgin olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the turkey and cook until browned and crumbly. Drain off the oil. Add 1/4 cup water and 4 tablespoons taco seasoning. Combine and heat and cook for about 10 more minutes, then set aside and cool.
- In a small bowl, mix together the salad dressing: mayonnaise, ranch, salsa, sour cream, and taco seasoning. Adjust amounts to your liking.
- Take about 2 cups of Fritos into a plastic bag and mash up to make bite-sized crumbles.
- Chop up salad, adding to a large mixing bowl. Combine with sliced of avocado, cilantro, and tomatoes. Add in drained kidney beans, drained corn and the cooled meat.
- Add salad dressing, toss to coat, and sprinkle the Fritos over the top. Serve immediately.
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