Best 4 Danas Taco Salad Recipes

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DANA'S TACO SALAD



Dana's Taco Salad image

This is my health-oriented twist to my Aunt Linda's recipe. Lentils add fiber and protein without fat and without compromising the taste! For additional texture, sprinkle in some crushed corn chips.

Provided by Dana Lawson

Categories     Salad     Taco Salad Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ cup dry lentils
1 cup water
½ pound ground turkey
1 cup water
1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1 head iceberg lettuce, chopped
1 avocado - peeled, pitted and diced
1 tomato, diced
1 (15 ounce) can pitted black olives, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
⅓ cup Catalina salad dressing

Steps:

  • Place lentils and water in a pot. Bring water to boil, reduce to simmer. Cook for 30 minutes or until tender.
  • Cook the turkey in a skillet over medium heat until no longer pink, 8 to 12 minutes. Stir the cooked lentils, 1 cup of water, and the taco seasoning mix into the turkey. Bring mixture to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer until liquid is nearly gone, about 5 minutes.
  • Combine the lettuce, avocado, tomatoes, olives, kidney beans, lentil-and-turkey mixture, and Catalina dressing in a large bowl and toss until combined.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 584.2 calories, Carbohydrate 55.6 g, Cholesterol 41.9 mg, Fat 31.1 g, Fiber 19.8 g, Protein 25.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 2057.3 mg, Sugar 10.9 g

TACO SALAD



Taco Salad image

This recipe was handed down from my aunt and now I'm not invited to get togethers unless I bring this along.

Provided by busy mom

Categories     Meat

Time 15m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 head iceberg lettuce
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 lbs ground beef
1 package taco seasoning
2 tomatoes
1 onion
1 bag plain Doritos
1 (16 ounce) bottle Catalina dressing

Steps:

  • Brown ground beef and taco seasoning.
  • Drain and let cool.
  • Chop lettuce, tomatoes, and onions.
  • Put into a large container.
  • Add cheese and crushed Doritos.
  • Add cooled ground beef.
  • Pour Catalina dressing over all of it 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

DANA'S TACO SALAD



Dana's Taco Salad image

This is my health-oriented twist to my Aunt Linda's recipe. Lentils add fiber and protein without fat and without compromising the taste! For additional texture, sprinkle in some crushed corn chips.

Provided by Dana Lawson

Categories     Taco Salad

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ cup dry lentils
1 cup water
½ pound ground turkey
1 cup water
1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1 head iceberg lettuce, chopped
1 avocado - peeled, pitted and diced
1 tomato, diced
1 (15 ounce) can pitted black olives, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
⅓ cup Catalina salad dressing

Steps:

  • Place lentils and water in a pot. Bring water to boil, reduce to simmer. Cook for 30 minutes or until tender.
  • Cook the turkey in a skillet over medium heat until no longer pink, 8 to 12 minutes. Stir the cooked lentils, 1 cup of water, and the taco seasoning mix into the turkey. Bring mixture to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer until liquid is nearly gone, about 5 minutes.
  • Combine the lettuce, avocado, tomatoes, olives, kidney beans, lentil-and-turkey mixture, and Catalina dressing in a large bowl and toss until combined.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 584.2 calories, Carbohydrate 55.6 g, Cholesterol 41.9 mg, Fat 31.1 g, Fiber 19.8 g, Protein 25.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 2057.3 mg, Sugar 10.9 g

EASY TACO SALAD



Easy Taco Salad image

This salad goes over well at any social function. (Teenagers just love it!) I usually double the recipe because it disappears so fast.-Faye Shaw, Medicine Hat, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound ground beef
1 package (1-1/4 ounces) taco seasoning
1 medium head lettuce, shredded
2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 cup bottled Catalina dressing
4 to 5 cups corn chips, crushed
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a skillet, brown ground beef; drain well. Stir in taco seasoning. Combine beef, lettuce, tomatoes, dressing, corn chips and cheese in a large serving bowl; toss well to mix. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts :

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