Taco Salad

by Gayle
(Greenwood, In.)

Editors Note: This recipe was submitted on our Favorite Camping Recipes Page.


Taco Salad

Serves 6

This taco salad is quick, easy and fun to make. You can change the tortilla chips to cheesy, hot and spicy, etc. and make a different taco salad every time!

Ingredients:

1 lb. ground turkey
1 can turkey chili with beans
12 oz. peas, fresh or frozen, cooked
1 1/2 cups green, red and yellow bell peppers, chopped
6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
1 1/2 cups tomatoes, chopped
1 1/2 cups salsa, fresh or bottled
1/2 can black olives, thinly sliced
1/4 cup green onions, chopped
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 1/2 cups baked tortilla chips, crumbled
1/4 teaspoon taco seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Cook turkey and bell pepper in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, and add seasonings. Cook until turkey is browned, and crumble the turkey while cooking.

2. Add the can of turkey chili and salsa. Bring to a boil.

3. In a large bowl place lettuce, tomatoes, green onions, cilantro, cooked peas, black olives and salsa, lightly toss.

4. Place equal amounts of salad mixture on plates. Top with turkey mixture and sprinkle with cheese and tortilla chips.

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