Fritos Taco Salad
Crunchy, savory, and bursting with Tex-Mex flavor, Fritos Taco Salad is the ultimate mash-up of taco night and a classic salad. This crowd-pleasing recipe features seasoned ground beef, crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a smoky-sweet combination of ranch dressing and salsa. The real star of the show? The crunchy Fritos corn chips that add an irresistible texture to every bite. Topped with shredded cheddar cheese and a hint of red onion, this easy 25-minute dinner is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Serve it as a main dish or a hearty side—either way, your family and guests will be coming back for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 0.25 cup water
- 1 head romaine lettuce
- 3 cups Fritos corn chips
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.5 cup ranch dressing
- 0.5 cup salsa
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned, about 6-8 minutes.
Drain any excess grease from the skillet. Stir in the taco seasoning and 1/4 cup water. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, until the beef is well coated and the mixture thickens slightly. Remove from heat and let cool for a few minutes.
While the beef is cooking, prepare the salad base. Wash and chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and thinly slice the red onion. Add these to the salad bowl along with the shredded cheddar cheese.
Add the cooled taco meat and Fritos corn chips to the salad bowl.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the ranch dressing and salsa to create the taco salad dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss everything together until evenly coated.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
729 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 55.1 g | 71% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.2 g | 91% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 116 mg | 39% | |
| Sodium | 1078 mg | 47% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 31.4 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.5 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.0 g | ||
| Protein | 32.3 g | 65% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 360 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 4.5 mg | 25% | |
| Potassium | 754 mg | 16% | |
*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.
