salads and dressings

Taco Salad

This Mexican-styled salad tastes just like in the restaurants. For a low fat version, use ground turkey and top with lowfat cheese and sour cream.

Prep: 5 min – Cook: 12 min

1 pound ground beef or turkey
1 package (1.25 ounces) McCormick® Taco Seasoning
3/4 cup water
Shredded lettuce
Chopped tomatoes
Shredded Cheddar cheese
Tortilla chips
Sour cream, yogurt or salsa, if desired

1. Brown ground beef or turkey; drain fat. Stir in Taco Seasoning Mix and water. Simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

2. Prepare salad by layering shredded lettuce, beef mixture, chopped tomatoes, and shredded Cheddar cheese. Top with sour cream, yogurt or salsa, if desired. Surround with tortilla chips.

Makes 4 servings

Nutritional Info Per Serving: Calories: 610, Fat: 41 g, Cholesterol: 119 mg, Sodium: 1122 mg, Carbohydrates: 27 g, Protein: 32 g

This recipe created by McCormick, Inc.