1 lb. ground beef
1 (14 oz.) can red kidney beans, drained
1/4 tsp. salt
1 head lettuce, cut into sm. pieces
1 onion, chopped
4 oz. Cheddar cheese, shredded
1 c. Thousand Island dressing
1 pkg. taco seasoning mix
1 (6 1/4 oz.) pkg. tortilla chips
1 lg. avocado, sliced
4 tomatoes, cut into sm. wedges

Brown ground beef and onions in a skillet; add beans, taco seasoning mix and salt; cover and simmer for 10 minutes.

Before combining rest of ingredients, reserve some tomato wedges, avocado slices and tortilla chips for use as garnish. Combine all remaining ingredients in a large mixing bowl; add ground beef mixture and toss all together lightly. Place salad into a serving bowl and garnish top and sides with the remaining tomato wedges, avocado slices and tortilla chips.