Description

Frito Taco Salad is a crowd-pleasing dish that combines the irresistible crunch of Fritos with seasoned ground meat, fresh vegetables, and zesty toppings. Perfect for game days or family gatherings, this colorful salad is not only easy to prepare but also customizable to suit your preferences. Dive into a bowl of vibrant flavors and textures that will have everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

Scale

1 bag (9.25 oz) Fritos Corn Chips
1 lb lean Ground Beef or Turkey
1 packet (1 oz) Taco Seasoning
4 cups Fresh Lettuce, chopped (romaine or iceberg)
1 cup Diced Tomatoes
1 cup Shredded Cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
½ cup Sour Cream (or Greek yogurt)
1 Avocado, diced (optional)

Instructions

In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until no longer pink; drain excess fat.
Stir in taco seasoning and ¼ cup water; simmer for about 5 minutes until thickened.
In a large bowl, layer chopped lettuce as the base.
Top with diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, avocado (if using), and spoonfuls of seasoned meat.
Just before serving, sprinkle Fritos on top and drizzle sour cream over the salad.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
Calories: 480
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 820mg
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 16g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 39g
Fiber: 6g
Protein: 23g
Cholesterol: 75mg

Keywords: For a vegetarian option, substitute ground beef with black beans. Add jalapeños for extra heat or bell peppers for added crunch.