Best 4 Frito Taco Salad Recipes

The Frito taco salad is a classic Tex-Mex dish that combines the flavors of ground beef, taco seasoning, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, and Fritos corn chips. It's a quick and easy meal that's perfect for busy weeknights or potlucks. While the traditional Frito taco salad recipe uses ground beef, there are also variations that use chicken, turkey, or tofu. This recipe article includes three different versions of the Frito taco salad: a classic version with ground beef, a healthier version with chicken, and a vegetarian version with tofu. All three recipes are easy to follow and can be made in under 30 minutes. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a fun dish to serve at your next party, the Frito taco salad is sure to be a hit. So gather your ingredients and let's get started!

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

TACO FRITO SALAD

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This salad is a must have at our family get togethers and it is a great weeknight meal for a hot summer night too! Hope you enjoy.

Provided by theragsdale3

Categories Meat

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 lb hamburger meat
1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning
2/3 cup water
1 head lettuce, chopped
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup red onion, diced
2 avocados, diced
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
1 -2 cup frozen corn, thawed
1 -2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 (16 ounce) bottle Catalina dressing
4 -6 cups Fritos corn chips

Steps:

Brown hamburger meat in frying pan. Drain off fat and return to pan with taco seasoning and water. Simmer meat an additional 3-5 minutes until most of water is absorbed. Allow meat to cool for about 10 minutes.
In a separate bowl, mix lettuce, tomatoes, onion, avocados, beans, corn, cheese, and cooled taco meat.
Mix as much dressing and Fritos as you desire when you are ready to serve salad.
If you mix them in too early, the salad and Fritos will be soggy.

FRITO CHIP TACO SALAD

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Provided by Lauren

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 1/4 ounces taco seasoning mix
3 cups Frito corn chips
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
10 ounce package leafy romaine lettuce
6 ounces olives, sliced
1 avocado, diced
1/4 cup red onion, chopped
1 cup french dressing

Steps:

Brown ground beef over medium-high heat until cooked through. Drain off excess grease.
Add the taco seasoning mix to cooked beef according to package directions. Stir in until well combined.
In a large bowl combine the seasoned beef, frito chips, cheese and tomatoes.
Line 6 plates with the romaine lettuce.
Top with the meat/chip mixture.
Then top each salad plate with olives, onion and avocado.
Drizzle French dressing over each salad.

MEXICAN SALAD AKA FRITO OR TACO SALAD

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My favorite taco salad recipe in the world. After my grandma passed I thought I had lost the recipe forever but found it in an old church congregation cookbook that was published in 1980 and it had her recipe in it! I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

Provided by rawcalls

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 5-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can Campbell's cheddar cheese soup
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can Campbell's Cream of Mushroom Soup
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 teaspoon oregano (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (more or less to taste)
1 head iceberg lettuce, torn into bite size pieces
1 -2 tomatoes, diced
1 red onion, diced (optional)
2 (2 1/4 ounce) cans pitted black olives, sliced (more or less to taste)
1 (14 ounce) bag Fritos corn chips (Original)

Steps:

Brown and drain ground beef. Add soups, tomato sauce, oregano, and crushed red pepper flakes. Stir together well and let simmer over medium-low heat for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool. Pour over remaining ingredients, mix well, and serve immediately.

FRITO TACO SALAD

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I usually create a taco salad bar by putting all the toppings in separate bowls and let people create their own taco salad.

Provided by linda hennessey

Categories Beef Salads

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

TACO MEAT
1 pkg taco seasoning mix
1 lb lean hamburger
TOPPINGS
1 bag(s) fritos original corn chips, crumbled
2 tomatoes, diced
1 bag(s) shredded lettuce
1 can(s) black olives, sliced
1 pkg cheddar cheese, shredded
1 bottle ranch dressing

Steps:

1. Cook hamburger meat in skillet with taco seasoning pkt and water, according to directions.
2. Prepare all toppings and place in individual bowls on buffet for serving.

Tips:

Use a variety of fresh, crisp vegetables to add color and texture to your salad.
Be generous with the seasonings, especially the chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder. They will add a lot of flavor to the salad.
If you don't have any taco seasoning, you can make your own by combining chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and salt.
Use a light hand when adding the dressing. You don't want to overpower the flavors of the salad.
Top the salad with your favorite toppings, such as shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, guacamole, or pico de gallo.

Conclusion:

Frito taco salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover taco meat. With its crunchy Fritos, flavorful taco-seasoned meat, and fresh vegetables, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table.