Patriotic Taco Salad

Name: Patriotic Taco Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American, Mexican, Latin American, TexMex
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1-1/2 cups water; 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste; 1 envelope taco seasoning; 6 cups tortilla or corn chips; 4 to 5 cups shredded lettuce; 9 to 10 pitted large olives, sliced lengthwise; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:20min

When my daughter asked to have a patriotic theme for her July birthday party, I made this refreshing dish. If you want to prepare your salad in advance, omit the layer of chips and serve them on the side so they don't get soggy. —Glenda Jarboe, Oroville, California

Updated at: Fri, 26 Dec 2025 08:27:19 GMT