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TACO SALAD WITH CATALINA DRESSING (AND FRITOS)

Taco Salad with Catalina Dressing (and Fritos) image

Taco Salad with Catalina Dressing (and Fritos) is a hearty entree salad plenty of delicious crunch, tomatoes, and cheese!

Provided by Sheila Thigpen

Categories Salad

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 lb. lean ground beef
1 pkg. taco seasoning mix
1 head lettuce (cut in layers, then chopped)
1 large tomato (diced)
1 large sweet onion (diced)
1 can hot chili beans (drained and rinsed)
12 oz. sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
1 9-1/4-oz. bag Fritos corn chips
1 cup Kraft Catalina salad dressing

Steps:

Warm a large skillet over medium heat. Add the canola oil and swirl to coat the pan. Crumble the ground beef into the skillet, cooking and stirring until no longer pink.
Drain off any grease, then add the taco seasoning packet and water and continue cooking per packet instructions. Keep warm until ready to serve.
Meanwhile, toss together the lettuce, tomatoes, onions, beans, and cheese.
Add the bag of Fritos, partly crushed, and toss with 1 cup Catalina dressing (add more dressing, if desired). Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 g, Calories 370 kcal, Carbohydrate 13 g, Protein 23 g, Fat 25 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, TransFat 0.2 g, Cholesterol 78 mg, Sodium 715 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 10 g, UnsaturatedFat 7 g

CATALINA SPINACH SALAD

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My husband enjoys this colorful crisp salad. The tangy homemade dressing is economical and easy to fix. The crunch of chow mein noodles and water chestnuts blends nicely with the chopped eggs and crumbled bacon. -Joyce Cutbirth, Meridian, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/2 cup canola oil
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
3 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 packages (10 ounces each) spinach, torn
2 large tomatoes, diced
2 cans (8 ounces each) sliced water chestnuts, drained
2 cups chow mein noodles
2 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped
12 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

Combine the first seven ingredients in a jar with tight-fitting lid; shake well. Combine remaining ingredients in a large salad bowl; add dressing and toss. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316 calories, Fat 23g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 501mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

CATALINA TACO SALAD

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This quick and easy taco salad is popular with the teen campers at the youth camp my husband directs. Our daughter has requested it 2 years in a row for her birthday dinner. -Kay Curtis, Guthrie, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 bunch romaine, torn
1 package (9-1/4 ounces) corn chips
1 bottle (24 ounces) Catalina salad dressing

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a large serving bowl. , Add the cheese, beans, tomatoes, onion, romaine and corn chips. Drizzle with dressing; gently toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 631 calories, Fat 42g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 1145mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 21g protein.