Description
Tex-Mex Salad is a vibrant and satisfying dish that combines seasoned ground beef, crisp vegetables, and a tangy Catalina dressing. Perfect for any occasion—from casual weeknight dinners to festive gatherings—this salad is both refreshing and hearty. The bold flavors and textures will impress everyone at your table, making it a crowd-pleaser that’s easy to prepare in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning mix
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 head lettuce, shredded
- 1 large tomato, diced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (14.5 ounce) bag tortilla chips, crushed
- 1 cup Catalina dressing
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in taco seasoning and water; bring to a boil, then simmer for about 5 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine lettuce, tomato, cheese, and beans.
- Add the cooked beef mixture to the vegetables; mix well.
- Just before serving, toss with crushed tortilla chips and drizzle with Catalina dressing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added creaminess, consider adding avocado slices. Customize with extra veggies like bell peppers or corn. To keep tortilla chips crunchy, add them right before serving.