Hearty and versatile, taco salad is a great choice for lunch.

Taco ingredients are something that are so easy to keep on hand. Picture this: a deconstructed taco which we call a taco salad. Ground beef, taco seasoning, lettuce, kidney beans, tomatoes, shredded cheese, nacho cheese chips and dressing are the elements of this hearty, easy and versatile lunch which is also really flexible. Adapt to your liking!

Taco Salad

1 lb ground beef

1 envelope taco seasoning

1 10 oz. can kidney beans

1 cup grape tomatoes, halved

1 head lettuce, shredded

1 12 oz. package shredded cheddar cheese

1 bag Siete nacho chips

bottled dressing – Italian, Catalina, French, Ranch, Thousand Island, your choice

Brown ground beef and add taco seasoning. Simmer according to directions. Place in large bowl and refrigerate until cool (optional.) Add beans, tomatoes, lettuce, cheese and chips. Mix well.

Cover with salad dressing and mix again. Or allow diners to dress salad individually.