Ten-Minute Taco Salad

Easy taco salad made with ground beef, lettuce, shredded cheese, tomatoes, and olives. Good hot or cold.

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  lb lean ground beef
• 1  garlic clove, minced
• 1 3⁄4 teaspoons chili powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 28  ounces lettuce, shredded
• 2  tomatoes, chopped
• 2  green peppers, chopped
• 1  cup low-fat sharp cheddar cheese or 1  cup monterey jack cheese, shredded
• 1⁄2 cup black olives, sliced
• 2  ounces tortilla chips, coarsely broken (aprox 2 cups)
• 3⁄4 cup  ranch dressing
• 1  avocado, sliced
• 1  ounce  unbroken tortilla chips, to garnish (12 chips)

Directions

1. In a nonstick skillet, over medium-high heat, brown ground beef with garlic, chili powder and salt, stirring occasionally (5 minutes); then drain off excess fat.
2. In a large bowl, mix ground beef with lettuce, tomato, green pepper, cheese, olives, tortilla chips, and dressing (mix well).
3. Serve hot or cover and refrigerate.
4. Just before serving, garnish with avocado and tortilla chips.