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Chips and Salsa Taco Salad

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By Pillsbury Kitchens
Updated Nov 16, 2010
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Enjoy this taco and pork salad made with chips and salsa – a perfect Mexican dinner ready in 20 minutes.

Chips and Salsa Taco Salad

  • Prep Time 20 min
  • Total 20 min
  • Ingredients 15
  • Servings 4
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Ingredients

Salad

  • 3/4 lb. coarse ground pork for chow mein or coarse ground beef for chili
  • 1 medium onion, sliced, separated into rings
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix (from 1.25-oz. pkg.)
  • 3/4 cup chunky-style salsa
  • 4 cups shredded lettuce
  • 2 cups broken tortilla chips
  • 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend or Cheddar cheese (4 oz.)

Dressing

  • 1/2 cup chunky-style salsa
  • 1/4 cup French salad dressing

Garnishes

  • Sliced or cubed avocado
  • Sliced ripe olives
  • Sour cream
  • Chunky-style salsa
  • Whole tortilla chips

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Spray 10-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Add pork and onion; cook over medium heat 7 to 10 minutes or until no longer pink, stirring frequently.
  • Step 
    2
    Stir in taco seasoning mix and 3/4 cup salsa. Cook 2 to 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated and sauce is of desired consistency, stirring occasionally.
  • Step 
    3
    In large bowl, combine dressing ingredients; blend well. Add meat mixture, lettuce, broken chips and tomatoes; toss to mix. Spoon onto individual serving plates. Sprinkle salads with cheese. Garnish as desired.

Nutrition

800 Calories
51g Total Fat
29g Protein
56g Total Carbohydrate
14g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
800
Calories from Fat
460
Total Fat
51g
78%
Saturated Fat
18g
90%
Cholesterol
85mg
28%
Sodium
2220mg
93%
Total Carbohydrate
56g
19%
Dietary Fiber
10g
40%
Sugars
14g
Protein
29g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
60%
60%
Vitamin C
40%
40%
Calcium
35%
35%
Iron
25%
25%
Exchanges:
3 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 2 1/2 High-Fat Meat; 6 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
3
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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