Corn Chip Salad

All the standard taco salad fixings (ground beef, lettuce, tomatoes and onion) are chopped and tossed together with two kinds of cheese, purple kidney beans, Thousand Island dressing and a generous helping of corn chips to create a kaleidoscopic party-pleaser.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 521 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 (16 ounce) package corn chips
• 1 ½ cups diced sharp Cheddar cheese
• 2 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans, drained
• ½ cup diced Monterey Jack cheese
• 1 large head lettuce, chopped
• 1 ½ cups diced tomatoes
• 8 ounces thousand island salad dressing

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until evenly browned. Drain fat and set aside to cool.

Step 2

In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, lettuce, tomatoes, onion, Cheddar cheese, Jack cheese and kidney beans. Cover and chill for at least an hour.

Step 3

Right before serving, add the dressing and corn chips and toss until evenly coated.