Frito Salad
Crunchy, flavorful, and irresistibly satisfying, Frito Salad is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for taco lovers and salad enthusiasts alike. This vibrant dish combines seasoned ground beef, crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, and bold toppings like shredded cheddar cheese, black beans, and sweet corn. The real star? The iconic Fritos corn chips, delivering a crave-worthy crunch in every bite. Tossed with your choice of creamy ranch or tangy Catalina dressing, this quick and easy salad comes together in just 25 minutes, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. Packed with Tex-Mex flair and vibrant textures, this Frito Salad is a fresh twist on classic taco night that will keep everyone coming back for seconds.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 1 packet Taco seasoning mix
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 2 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 Red onion
- 1 cup Black beans (canned, rinsed and drained)
- 1 cup Corn kernels (canned or fresh, cooked)
- 3 cups Fritos corn chips
- 0.5 cup Ranch dressing or Catalina dressing
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Pepper
Instructions
Heat a skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, about 7-10 minutes, breaking up the meat with a spatula as it cooks.
Drain any excess fat, then stir in the taco seasoning mix and 1/4 cup of water. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until the seasoning is well incorporated. Set aside to cool slightly.
While the beef is cooking, chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half, dice the half red onion, and add them to the bowl along with the black beans, corn, and shredded cheddar cheese.
Once the ground beef has cooled slightly, add it to the salad bowl with the veggies.
Right before serving, add the Fritos corn chips to the salad bowl to maintain their crunch.
Drizzle the salad with your choice of ranch or Catalina dressing and gently toss everything together until well combined.
Taste and adjust with salt and pepper if needed. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3023 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 204.2 g | 262% | |
| Saturated Fat | 50.7 g | 254% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 24.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 340 mg | 113% | |
| Sodium | 4867 mg | 212% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 204.9 g | 75% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 37.8 g | 135% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.7 g | ||
| Protein | 121.5 g | 243% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 636 mg | 49% | |
| Iron | 20.4 mg | 113% | |
| Potassium | 4344 mg | 92% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
