GARDEN-FRESH TACO SALAD

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"I'm a teen who likes to cook, and I usually fix supper during summer vacation, since my mom works. One night, I planned a sunflower theme. I made this taco salad and served it 'potted' with the chips arranged to look like a flower head!" -Holly Joyce, Jackson, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 envelope taco seasoning, divided
1 large head lettuce, shredded
4 medium tomatoes, seeded and diced
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup Miracle Whip
1 tablespoon salsa
Leaf lettuce
Crushed tortilla chips

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in half of the taco seasoning. Remove from the heat; stir in the shredded lettuce, tomatoes, onion and cheese., In a small bowl, combine the Miracle Whip, salsa and remaining taco seasoning. Pour over salad and toss to coat. , Line a large bowl or platter with leaf lettuce; top with taco salad. Sprinkle tortilla chips around edge.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 677 calories, Fat 46g fat (19g saturated fat), Cholesterol 150mg cholesterol, Sodium 1742mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 35g protein.