Seven Layer Dip Salad

Submitted by orangeteapot

"All the best flavors of seven layer dip, served up as a salad. This is super easy and a great summertime recipe. Simply heat the beans with the taco seasoning and sauce for a vegetarian dinner."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 (1 1/4 ounce) packet taco seasoning
• 1⁄4 cup taco sauce
• 1 (14 ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 head romaine lettuce
• 1 large tomatoes, diced
• 1 avocado, diced
• 1⁄2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1⁄4 cup sliced jalapeno, drained
• 1 (2 1/4 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
• 1 1⁄2 cups ranch dressing
• 1⁄2 cup sour cream
• 1 lime, juice of

directions

1. 1. Brown ground beef and drain fat. Season with the taco seasoning packet (according to directions on the packet). Stir in 1/4 cup of taco sauce and remove from heat.
2. 2. Chop lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Layer in the bottom of the bowl.
3. 3. Top with tomato, avocado and lime juice.
4. 4. Continue layering: seasoned beef, drained beans, shredded cheese, mushrooms, jalapenos, and black olives.
5. 5. Mix the ranch dressing and sour cream. (Note: I use the packet of ranch dressing mix. Make according to directions, replacing half the mayo with sour cream. Mix in a little taco sauce for some kick!).
6. 6. Top with the sour cream-ranch dressing, serve with tortilla chips, and enjoy!