This crunchy taco salad with Russian dressing is a must-try. This snack is an ultimate comfort food that's easy to prepare. It's best shared with your family!
1tablespoonchili powder (chilli powder in British English)
1teaspoonground cumin
2teaspoonskosher salt
½teaspoonground black pepper
3heartsRomaine lettuce - chopped
3sprigsgreen onions (scallions or green shallots) - small sliced, white and green parts
½pintcherry tomatoes - halved
1 ½cupscheddar cheese - shredded
6ouncestortilla chips
5ouncesRussian salad dressing
Instructions
Heat 1/2 cup of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions and saute until just starting to brown about 8 minutes.
Add 3/4 pound ground beef and break up with a wooden spoon.
Add chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper. Cook until ground beef is cooked and no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Add kidney beans and heat until beans are warm. Turn heat down to low.
Meanwhile, toss Romaine, all but one Tablespoon of sliced scallions, the tomatoes, 1 cup of the cheese and most of the chips with 3 ounces of the dressing. Ensure everything is coated in dressing.
Add the beef and bean mixture along with the rest of the dressing and toss. Add more dressing if the salad is too dry – you need to be able to see that red ketchup dressing on everything.
Stack whole chips around the perimeter of the salad and sprinkle with the remaining cheese, scallions, and a few drops of dressing. Serve immediately.