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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crunchy Frito Taco Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 58 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 19 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 57 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 30
- Heart Health
- 85
- Metabolic
- 54
- Digestive
- 32
- Inflammatory
- 36
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 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 35%
- Protein 25.68 g Good Source 51%
- Carbohydrate 63.58 g 23%
- Total Fat 39.51 g High 51%
- Saturated Fat 8.04 g High 40%
- Trans Fat 0.17 g High --
- Cholesterol 52.88 mg Moderate 18%
- Sodium 1528.85 mg High 66%
- Dietary Fiber 12.61 g Good Source 45%
- Total Sugars 5.88 g --
- Added Sugars 0.17 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 414.41 mg Good Source 32%
- Iron 2.71 mg Moderate 15%
- Potassium 998.58 mg Good Source 21%
- Vitamin A 194.96 mcg Good Source 22%
- Vitamin C 16.62 mg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
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.
- Is Crunchy Frito Taco Salad healthy?
- Crunchy Frito Taco Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 703.2 calories and 25.68 g of protein, or 51% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, potassium and vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1528.85 mg (66% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 8.04 g (40% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Corn and Tomatoes, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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