TACO SALAD 
1 1/2 lb. ground beef
1 (16 oz.) can kidney beans, drained
1 (8 oz.) bottle Catalina French dressing
1 tbsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. salt
3 med. tomatoes
1 c. chopped green pepper
2 avocados, peeled and mashed
1/2 c. Miracle Whip
1/4 c. chopped onion
4 crisp, cooked bacon, slices crumbled
Tortilla chips
3 c. shredded iceburg lettuce

Brown ground beef over low heat; drain. Stir in beans 2/3 cup dressing and seasonings. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Combine tomatoes, green pepper, and 1/3 cup dressing; toss lightly. Combine avocados, salad dressing, onion, bacon, salt, pepper, and mix well. For each salad top tortilla chips with shredded lettuce, tomato mixture, chili and avocado mixture. Garnish with chili peppers if desired. Makes 4-6 servings.

 

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