Ingredients

• Salad
• 1 lb. ground beef, turkey or chicken (or shredded or cubed turkey or chicken)
• 3/4 head iceberg lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces and rinsed clean
• 2 large tomatoes, cut into bite-size chunks
• 1 15-oz. can pinto beans, drained
• 1 12-oz. bag corn chips (regular or flavored)
• 1 avocado, cut into bite-size chunks (optional)
• 1 16-oz. bottle Thousand Island Dressing (less may be used, if desired)
• Homemade Taco Seasoning (recipe follows) or 1 package of prepared Taco Seasoning
• 8 oz. grated cheddar cheese


• Homemade Taco Seasoning(Tip: A packet of Taco flavoring can be used instead of making your own, if desired.)
• 1/2 teaspoon onion salt
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
• 2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika

Directions

Brown ground beef in a large skillet (if you're using turkey or chicken, heat 1 tablespoon of oil in skillet prior to adding turkey or chicken). Drain juices. Stir in pinto beans and taco seasoning mix to thoroughly combine. Transfer seasoned meat and beans mixture to a large salad bowl. Add tomatoes, cheese, avocadoes (if using), lettuce and corn chips (use part of or entire bag, depending on personal preference) and toss to combine. Add Thousand Island Dressing (a portion of or entire bottle, depending on personal preference). Toss until well coated. Serve.