Because its Friday, summer and fairly hot I thought I’d pass along a super easy recipe for taco salad.  Hubby even likes this (I know some men do not consider salad a meal by itself).  This recipe is really easy and very hearty…you could have extra tortilla chips and maybe heat up a jar of queso if you worry it won’t be substantial enough for super hungry in your home.

You can also use this for a ladies lunch if your friend’s enjoy Mexican food.  It’s not too spicy but does have a little kick if you add spicy salsa.  Guacamole is a wonderful addition to this salad, as is sour cream.  This is a good basic salad with plenty of room for you to use your imagination.

Enjoy and have a wonderful mid-July weekend.

Trader Joes Taco Salad

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Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 bag Romaine lettuce, chopped
• 1 16-ounce jar Trader Joes chucky salsa
• Grated cheese
• 1 14-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 14-ounce can corn, drained
• Chili powder, Lawry’s seasoned salt, cayenne pepper to taste
• Tortilla chips

 

Preparation Instructions

 

Sauté ground beef until golden brown.  Add all other ingredients except lettuce and grated cheddar.  Serve meat mixture over top of a bed of lettuce, top with grated

cheese and crushed tortilla chips.

 

Serves 4-6