THREE-STEP TACO SALAD

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This Southwestern-style salad is layered with crunchy tortilla chips, lettuce, beans, tomatoes, olives, cheese and a zippy meat mixture, then drizzled with a snappy salsa dressing. "My family loves it," says Phyllis Schmalz of Kansas City, Kansas. "You will, too!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef
3/4 cup water
1 envelope reduced-sodium taco seasoning
4 cups baked tortilla chip scoops, broken
8 cups shredded lettuce, divided
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped, divided
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, divided
2/3 cup fat-free sour cream
2/3 cup salsa

Steps:

In a nonstick skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add water and taco seasoning; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally., In a large bowl, layer tortilla chips, 7 cups lettuce, beans, half of tomatoes, olives, half of cheese and meat mixture. Top with remaining tomatoes, cheese and lettuce. In a small bowl, combine sour cream and salsa. Serve with salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 591mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges