Best 4 Frito Taco Salad Recipes

Frito taco salad is a dish that combines the flavors of taco and salad, topped with crispy Frito chips. It's a classic Tex-Mex dish that is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like your taco salad mild or spicy, with lots of toppings or just a few, there's a recipe out there that's perfect for you.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

TACO FRITO SALAD

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This salad is a must have at our family get togethers and it is a great weeknight meal for a hot summer night too! Hope you enjoy.

Provided by theragsdale3

Categories Meat

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 lb hamburger meat
1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning
2/3 cup water
1 head lettuce, chopped
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup red onion, diced
2 avocados, diced
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
1 -2 cup frozen corn, thawed
1 -2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 (16 ounce) bottle Catalina dressing
4 -6 cups Fritos corn chips

Steps:

Brown hamburger meat in frying pan. Drain off fat and return to pan with taco seasoning and water. Simmer meat an additional 3-5 minutes until most of water is absorbed. Allow meat to cool for about 10 minutes.
In a separate bowl, mix lettuce, tomatoes, onion, avocados, beans, corn, cheese, and cooled taco meat.
Mix as much dressing and Fritos as you desire when you are ready to serve salad.
If you mix them in too early, the salad and Fritos will be soggy.

FRITO CHIP TACO SALAD

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Provided by Lauren

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 1/4 ounces taco seasoning mix
3 cups Frito corn chips
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
10 ounce package leafy romaine lettuce
6 ounces olives, sliced
1 avocado, diced
1/4 cup red onion, chopped
1 cup french dressing

Steps:

Brown ground beef over medium-high heat until cooked through. Drain off excess grease.
Add the taco seasoning mix to cooked beef according to package directions. Stir in until well combined.
In a large bowl combine the seasoned beef, frito chips, cheese and tomatoes.
Line 6 plates with the romaine lettuce.
Top with the meat/chip mixture.
Then top each salad plate with olives, onion and avocado.
Drizzle French dressing over each salad.

MEXICAN SALAD AKA FRITO OR TACO SALAD

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My favorite taco salad recipe in the world. After my grandma passed I thought I had lost the recipe forever but found it in an old church congregation cookbook that was published in 1980 and it had her recipe in it! I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

Provided by rawcalls

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 5-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can Campbell's cheddar cheese soup
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can Campbell's Cream of Mushroom Soup
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 teaspoon oregano (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (more or less to taste)
1 head iceberg lettuce, torn into bite size pieces
1 -2 tomatoes, diced
1 red onion, diced (optional)
2 (2 1/4 ounce) cans pitted black olives, sliced (more or less to taste)
1 (14 ounce) bag Fritos corn chips (Original)

Steps:

Brown and drain ground beef. Add soups, tomato sauce, oregano, and crushed red pepper flakes. Stir together well and let simmer over medium-low heat for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool. Pour over remaining ingredients, mix well, and serve immediately.

FRITO TACO SALAD

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I usually create a taco salad bar by putting all the toppings in separate bowls and let people create their own taco salad.

Provided by linda hennessey

Categories Beef Salads

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

TACO MEAT
1 pkg taco seasoning mix
1 lb lean hamburger
TOPPINGS
1 bag(s) fritos original corn chips, crumbled
2 tomatoes, diced
1 bag(s) shredded lettuce
1 can(s) black olives, sliced
1 pkg cheddar cheese, shredded
1 bottle ranch dressing

Steps:

1. Cook hamburger meat in skillet with taco seasoning pkt and water, according to directions.
2. Prepare all toppings and place in individual bowls on buffet for serving.

Tips:

To save time, purchase pre-made taco seasoning mix or use a store-bought taco salad kit.
Use a large salad bowl or platter to assemble the salad, ensuring there is enough space for all the ingredients.
Layer the ingredients in the following order: lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, Fritos corn chips, taco meat, beans, and desired toppings.
For a vegetarian version, substitute crumbled tofu or black beans for the taco meat.
To add a spicy kick, incorporate diced jalapeños or chili peppers into the salad.
Serve the salad immediately to maintain the crispiness of the Fritos corn chips.

Conclusion:

Frito taco salad is a versatile and customizable dish that can be tailored to individual preferences. With its vibrant colors, contrasting textures, and bold flavors, this salad is a crowd-pleaser at gatherings and potlucks. The combination of crunchy Fritos corn chips, seasoned taco meat, crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, creamy cheese, and flavorful toppings creates a satisfying and enjoyable meal. Whether served as a main course or as a side dish, Frito taco salad is sure to be a hit among taco enthusiasts and salad lovers alike.