Catalina Taco Salad (From the 1970's)

This Catalina Taco Salad is straight out of the 1970s, when a package of Fritos or Doritos, a bottle of sweet red dressing, and a pound of ground beef could turn a simple salad into supper. It is crunchy, colorful, a little retro, and still surprisingly good. I use homemade Catalina dressing, but the spirit of the recipe is exactly the same: easy, casual, and made for a crowd.

 

Ingredients:

1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef

2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

1 can pinto beans, rinsed and drained

2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped 

1 small red onion, chopped

1 bunch of romaine lettuce, torn 

1 package of Frito’s

Catalina Dressing (see my homemade dressing)

Directions:

In a large skillet, brown the ground beef until no longer pink, drain and set aside. 

In a large bowl add the Romaine, cheese, beans, tomatoes, onions, corn chips and toss. Add the cooled beef, toss again and drizzle the salad dressing over the top of the salad.