Rice Taco Salad

A terrific taco salad recipe from the USA Rice Council. It's a very good main dish salad that my whole family enjoyed. I hope you do too.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  lb ground beef
•  onion, finely chopped (small)
• 1  garlic clove, minced
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper, ground
• 3  cups cooked rice
• 1⁄2 head lettuce, shredded
• 2  tomatoes, coursely chopped
• 1⁄2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
•  avocado, peeled and chopped
• 1⁄4 cup sour cream

Directions

1. Cook meat over medium high heat until browned in large skillet, stirring to crumble.
2. Add onion and garlic, cook until soft but now browned.
3. Drain fat.
4. Add salt, cumin, pepper and rice.
5. Remove from heat and cool.
6. Combine lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, avocado and reice mixtue in a large bowl.
7. add sour cream.
8. Toss lightly.
9. Serve immediately with picante sauce and corn chips if desired.