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Chips and Salsa Taco Salad

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  • Prep 20 min
  • Total 20 min
  • Ingredients 15
  • Servings 4
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Enjoy this taco and pork salad made with chips and salsa – a perfect Mexican dinner ready in 20 minutes.
By Pillsbury Kitchens
Updated Nov 16, 2010
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Ingredients

Salad

  • 3/4 lb. coarse ground pork for chow mein or coarse ground beef for chili
  • 1 medium onion, sliced, separated into rings
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix (from 1.25-oz. pkg.)
  • 3/4 cup chunky-style salsa
  • 4 cups shredded lettuce
  • 2 cups broken tortilla chips
  • 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend or Cheddar cheese (4 oz.)

Dressing

  • 1/2 cup chunky-style salsa
  • 1/4 cup French salad dressing

Garnishes

  • Sliced or cubed avocado
  • Sliced ripe olives
  • Sour cream
  • Chunky-style salsa
  • Whole tortilla chips

Steps

  • 1
    Spray 10-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Add pork and onion; cook over medium heat 7 to 10 minutes or until no longer pink, stirring frequently.
  • 2
    Stir in taco seasoning mix and 3/4 cup salsa. Cook 2 to 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated and sauce is of desired consistency, stirring occasionally.
  • 3
    In large bowl, combine dressing ingredients; blend well. Add meat mixture, lettuce, broken chips and tomatoes; toss to mix. Spoon onto individual serving plates. Sprinkle salads with cheese. Garnish as desired.

Tips from the Pillsbury Kitchens

  • tip 1
    Spatter does matter, so cut down on stovetop spatters by topping your skillet with a mesh spatter screen. Unlike a solid lid, the mesh screen allows steam to escape so food fries rather than steams. Look for this handy gadget in discount and department stores.

Nutrition Information

800 Calories, 51g Total Fat, 29g Protein, 56g Total Carbohydrate, 14g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
800
Calories from Fat
460
Total Fat
51g
78%
Saturated Fat
18g
90%
Cholesterol
85mg
28%
Sodium
2220mg
93%
Total Carbohydrate
56g
19%
Dietary Fiber
10g
40%
Sugars
14g
Protein
29g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
60%
60%
Vitamin C
40%
40%
Calcium
35%
35%
Iron
25%
25%
Exchanges:
3 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 2 1/2 High-Fat Meat; 6 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
3
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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