Taco Salad

• 2 ripe tomatoes, diced
• 1/2  lb  sharp cheddar cheese, diced
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 head iceberg lettuce, washed, drained and shredded
• 1  lb  lean ground beef, browned, crumbled and drained
• 1  cup  Catalina salad dressing
• 1 7-ounce bag taco flavored chips crushed
• 1  cup  salsa

Combine the tomatoes, cheese, onion, lettuce, and ground beef in a large bowl. Add the entire bottle of salad dressing and mix well. Just before serving, add the taco chips, tossing to combine with other ingredients. Top each serving with salsa. Serve with tortilla chips.

Yield: 6-8 servings
Prep time: 10 minutes
Ease of preparation: easy

PD & Friends, pg. 176

Recipe courtesy of Paula Deen