PATRIOTIC TACO SALAD

Patriotic Taco Salad image

One year, my daughter decided to celebrate her July birthday with a patriotic theme. This colorful and refreshing salad was the main dish on the menu. The kids gobbled it up! -Glenda Jarboe, Oroville, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1-1/2 cups water
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 envelope taco seasoning
6 cups tortilla or corn chips
4 to 5 cups shredded lettuce
9 to 10 pitted large olives, sliced lengthwise
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the water, tomato paste and taco seasoning. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes., Place chips in an ungreased 13x9-in. dish. Spread beef mixture evenly over the top. Cover with lettuce. For each star, arrange five olive slices together in the upper left corner. To form stripes, add cheese and tomatoes in alternating rows. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357 calories, Fat 20g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 747mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 20g protein.