Crunchy Frito Taco Salad
Crunchy Frito Taco Salad marries crisp romaine and corn chips with tender taco-seasoned chicken for a bold, satisfying bite. Tangy Catalina dressing coats chili beans, juicy tomatoes, and sharp Cheddar, while creamy avocado adds a smooth finish. Great for casual dinners, potlucks, or game-day spreads when you want big texture and flavor in every forkful.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves5
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Cook and stir the ground chicken in a skillet over medium-high heat, breaking up large clumps with a spatula, until browned and crumbly, about 7 minutes. Stir in the taco seasoning and water; set aside.
- 2
Add the lettuce to a large salad bowl. Drain off the first 1/2-inch of liquid from the chili beans; add the beans with the remaining liquid, the tomatoes, and the dressing to the lettuce; toss to coat.
- 3
Add the cheese, corn chips, and corn. Add the chicken and toss again. Divide onto serving plates and add the sliced avocado pieces. Serve and enjoy.
- Calories 703.2 kcal High
- Protein 25.68 g Good Source
- Carbs 63.58 g Moderate
- Total Fat 39.51 g High
- Saturated Fat 8.04 g High
- Trans Fat 0.17 g High
- Cholesterol 52.88 mg Moderate
- Sodium 1534.77 mg High
- Fiber 12.61 g Good Source
- Sugar 5.88 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.17 g Low Source
- Calcium 352.15 mg Good Source
- Iron 2.71 mg Moderate
- Potassium 998.7 mg Good Source
- Vitamin A 202.36 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 16.62 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Crunchy Frito Taco Salad is a Tex Mex dinner recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 25 mins, serves 5, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Avocado, Catalina Dressing, Cheddar Cheese Cubes, and Chili Beans. Each serving provides about 703.2 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crunchy Frito Taco Salad?
- It is a Tex-Mex salad recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Crunchy Frito Taco Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Avocado, Catalina Dressing, Cheddar Cheese Cubes, Chili Beans, Corn Chips. The full list of 11 is above.
- What goes well with Crunchy Frito Taco Salad?
- Explore these Tex-Mex side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Crunchy Frito Taco Salad?
- About 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 703.2 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crunchy Frito Taco Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 3 steps.
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