Taco Salad

This is soooo good and a great side dish for a summer get together. I got this recipe from a lady who attended a group called the Sunshine Club that met once a month to do projects. A nice wholesome dish with lots of veggies, kids love it too!

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Yields: 12-14 cup large bowl

Ingredients

• 2  cups  chopped lettuce
• 2  large tomatoes, cubed
• 1  cup  of drained kidney bean
• 1⁄2 cup  sliced black olives
• 2  tablespoons  Italian dressing
• 3⁄4 teaspoon chili powder
• 1  lb hamburger
• 1 (1 1/4ounce) envelope  old el paso  taco seasoning mix (I use 40% less sodium.)
• 1⁄4 cup green pepper
• 3⁄4 cup water
• 4  ounces  grated cheddar cheese (1 cup)
•  corn chips

Directions

1. Brown the beef, sprinkle on taco mix, add water and simmer 10 minutes uncovered,cool.
2. Combine everything EXCEPT Tomatoes, cheese, lettuce and corn chips, these go on just before serving.
3. Mix all together and top with corn chips.