Taco Salad

Taco Salad

Ingredients:

• 1 large head lettuce, shredded
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 1 sm. onion, chopped
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup corn kernels, dried
• 1 cup black beans, drained, rinsed, and dried
• ½ cup green pepper, chopped
• 1 1/2 lbs. hamburger
• 1 pkg. taco seasoning, split
• 16 oz. bottle Thousand Island dressing
• 2 tsp. sugar
• 1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
• 1 Tbsp. taco sauce
• 15.5 oz bag nacho cheese flavored tortilla chips, crushed

Directions:

1. In a large skillet, brown hamburger and drain off grease. Sprinkle ½ pack of taco seasoning on cooked hamburger along with ¼ cup water, and heat until moisture is gone. Set aside to cool.
2. In a large salad bowl, mix lettuce, tomatoes, cheddar cheese and toppings. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
3. For the dressing, in a small bowl, whisk Thousand Island, remaining ½ pack of taco seasoning, sugar, vinegar and taco sauce together.
4. Add hamburger, dressing and chips to salad mix right before serving.