When days get hot and life is full of summer activities it’s good to have fast, easy recipes to count on. This Frito Taco Salad recipe is great for a quick Taco Tuesday; but exciting enough to take to a picnic, family get together or potluck.
August has definitely been the busiest month we have had in quite some time.
Both of the younger girls spent time away with at least one of their older sisters. D3 got a little one on one time with both of her older sisters. While this seems like a great break for The Parents, there were pick- ups and drop offs to factor in to the schedule.
In fact, two of these pick-ups and drop offs included me making brunch for D1. In fairness, she was doing the picking up on both occasions that one of her younger sisters went to stay with her.
Add prepping for a new school year and sports practices, and our local small Kansas town summer festival to the month and dang. And we still have 10 days to go!
Another change to our world was D3 turned 16. Yes, there was the almost obligatory slumber party for teenage girls. There was also the traditional family get together. Then there was the extra time, energy, and excitement of getting a driver’s license. She passed with flying colors. Yay! Another one of my chicks’ wings are unfolding even more.
Oh, did I mention that it’s the time of year that the vegetable garden requires the most attention? Zucchini, tomatoes, melons, and more need picked and used daily.
So, that is why this Frito Taco Salad is a great recipe to have on hand. It is both easy and refreshing. D3 isn’t a huge fan, but it ticks all of the boxes for me and D4 (vegetarian) and The Hubs doesn’t mind it at all.
The recipe for Frito Taco Salad came from one of my dad’s aunts when I was a child and I make it at once or twice a year.
That’s why when your summer gets super busy and you are looking for an easy dish that’s loaded with flavor, doesn’t dirty a bunch of dishes, and is a salad loaded with protein look no further. Now, I won’t say it is the healthiest salad around, but it is definitely one of the most fun salads.
Let me know if you have a go-to summer salad that ups the traditional notion of what a salad is! I think this one is all
Frito Taco Salad
Ingredients
- 1 head iceberg lettuce chopped
- 2 cans Ranch Style beans drained
- 1 cup Catalina dressing
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese shredded
- 2 to matoes diced
- 1 bag Frito Corn chips
- Optional
- Green onion diced
- Sour cream
Instructions
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In a large bowl add lettuce, beans, tomatoes, dressing, and cheese. Toss to combine thoroughly.
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Just before serving, add chips and toss lightly.
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Garnish with green onion and sour cream, if desired.
Recipe Notes
Notes: If you add the chips too soon they will become soggy. I add the chips to each plate individually and let each person mix their individual portion on their plate.
that… and a bag of chips!