Quick and Easy Frito Taco Salad Recipe (Tasty and Crunchy)

Frito Taco Salad is swiftly establishing a reputation as a filling, delectable, crunchy dish that’s simple to prepare and incredibly enjoyable to consume.

Our favorite corn chips are served with our go-to taco salad for a satisfying crunch.

Add sour cream, fresh vegetables, and your preferred toppings, such as the best guacamole or homemade salsa. ( Frito Taco Salad )

Make this incredibly simple salad dish instead of a batch of loaded nachos to receive all the oohs and aahs from family and friends.

How to make a Frito Salad

The ingredients in a taco salad are the same as those in a traditional ground beef taco, except they are placed over a bed of lettuce as opposed to inside a taco shell.

Prepare individual salads or set up a Frito taco salad bar so that guests may create their own! Set up the foundation and let everyone pick their preferred dressing and toppings!

• Iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, shredded cheddar, and Fritos corn chips make up the base.
• Dressing: blue cheese dressing, avocado dressing, Catalina dressing, buttermilk ranch dressing, or salsa.
• Add-Ins: lime wedges, sour cream, guacamole, green chiles, jalapenos, peppers, onions, and black olives.

Making a Frito Taco Salad Recipe

You may make this recipe in individual portions or serve it as a Dorito Taco Salad at a party or picnic. Simply cook the meat mixture, put it together, and serve.

1. Drain the fat after fully cooking the steak.
2. Simmer water and taco seasoning (or homemade taco seasoning) until thickened.
3. Add the meat mixture and the additional ingredients to the shredded lettuce.

You can serve dry and let guests add their dressing, or you can toss it with the chosen dressing! After dressing, pile on more corn chips and dig in!

Food Pairings for Frito Taco Salad

This salad can certainly be served on its own, but citrusy sides like orange wedges or a tasty, vibrant lemonade drink are always popular.

Frito Taco Salad

This meaty, flavorful, crunchy Taco Salad is simple to cook and incredibly enjoyable to eat. Impress your family!

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 package taco seasoning or homemade
• 6 cups iceberg lettuce chopped
• 1 cup tomatoes chopped
• 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
• 2 cups Frito corn chips
• ½ cup salsa
• ½ cup Catalina dressing or to taste
• toppings as desired peppers, onions, jalapenos, sour cream

Instructions

1. Over medium heat, brown the meat until no pink is visible. Remove any fat.
2. Add 1/2 cup water and taco seasoning. 5 minutes of simmering or until thickened.
3. You should put lettuce in a big bowl. Add desired toppings, including salsa, 1 cup of Frito corn chips, meat, tomatoes, and cheese.
4. Mix thoroughly after adding the dressing. Add the remaining corn chips on top. Serve right away.

Notes

The desired toppings are not included in the nutritional information.

Nutrition information

Calories: 475 | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 815mg | Potassium: 520mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 715IU | Vitamin C: 6.2mg | Calcium: 227mg | Iron: 2.9mg