Taco Salad Jean Dalponte Recipe

A vibrant and flavorful Taco Salad Jean Dalponte recipe! This easy-to-make salad features seasoned ground beef, hearty kidney beans, crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, and crunchy taco chips, all tossed in a creamy dressing. Feel free to substitute Catalina dressing for Russian dressing if you prefer a sweeter flavor profile. Get ready for a fiesta in your mouth!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 146 kcal
Protein 27g
Rating 2.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Taco Salad Jean Dalponte

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How to Make Taco Salad Jean Dalponte

  1. Brown 1 lb ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain off any excess grease.
  2. Rinse and drain 1 (15-ounce) can of red kidney beans.
  3. Refrigerate the cooked ground beef and kidney beans for at least 1 hour to chill thoroughly.
  4. Chop 1 head of romaine lettuce, 2 large tomatoes, and 1/2 medium onion.
  5. In a large bowl, combine the chopped lettuce, tomatoes, and onion.
  6. Add the chilled ground beef, kidney beans, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, and 1 cup crushed taco chips to the bowl.
  7. Just before serving, add your choice of dressing (1/2 cup Russian dressing or Catalina dressing) and toss gently to combine.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

1g

Fat

10g

Carbs

3g