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Frito Taco Salad – 15 Easy Secrets for the Best Crunchy Taco Salad

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Frito Taco Salad is a hearty Tex-Mex salad featuring seasoned ground beef, crisp lettuce, black beans, sweet corn, cheddar cheese, Catalina dressing, and crunchy Fritos corn chips. Perfect for family dinners, potlucks, cookouts, and parties.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1 large head romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup sweet corn kernels
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup red onion, diced
  • 4 cups Fritos corn chips
  • 1 cup Catalina dressing
  • Optional toppings: avocado, jalapeños, green onions, sour cream, salsa, black olives, cilantro

Instructions

  1. Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Drain excess grease.
  3. Add taco seasoning and water, then simmer until thickened.
  4. Allow the meat to cool slightly.
  5. Wash and chop lettuce.
  6. Prepare tomatoes, onions, and beans.
  7. Combine lettuce, tomatoes, beans, corn, onion, and cheese in a large bowl.
  8. Add the seasoned beef.
  9. Pour Catalina dressing over the salad and toss gently.
  10. Immediately before serving, fold in the Fritos corn chips.
  11. Add desired toppings.
  12. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Add Fritos immediately before serving to preserve crunch.
  • Cool taco meat before combining with vegetables.
  • Store dressing separately if making ahead.
  • Ground turkey or chicken may be substituted.
  • Catalina dressing is traditional but ranch dressing also works well.
  • Store leftovers for up to 2 days.
  • Keep extra chips separate for leftovers.
  • Not recommended for freezing.

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