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Spicy Taco Salad

spicy taco salad Entree Mexican
Spicy Taco Salad
  • Prep 10 min
  • Total 45 min
  • Servings 6

Hum-drum salads got ya down? Spice up your sleepy tastebuds with this zippy Mexican inspired salad.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb (500 g) lean ground beef
  • 3 2/3 cups (900 mL) hot water
  • 1 pkg (210 g) Hamburger Helper* Chili Macaroni
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) dried oregano leaves
  • 1/4 tsp (1 mL) red pepper sauce
  • 1 large garlic clove, crushed
  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) ground cumin, if desired
  • 1/8 tsp (0.5 mL) ground red pepper (cayenne), if desired
  • 6 cups (1.5 L) shredded lettuce
  • 2 medium tomatoes, chopped 1 medium green pepper, chopped
  • 1/3 cup (75 mL) sliced green onion
  • 1/4 cup (50 mL) sliced ripe olives
  • 1 can (114 mL) Old El Paso* Chopped Mild Green Chiles

Steps

  • 1
    Cook beef in large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until brown; drain.
  • 2
    Stir in hot water, uncooked Pasta, Sauce Mix, chili powder, oregano, pepper sauce, garlic, cumin and cayenne pepper. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally.
  • 3
    Reduce heat; cover and simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • 4
    Uncover and cook 5 minutes longer. Cool 5 minutes.
  • 5
    Mix remaining ingredients in large bowl. Add beef mixture; toss.
  • 6
    Serve immediately or, if desired, cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours until chilled.

  • Tip: Crumbled tortilla chips, freshly chopped cilantro and a wedge of lime would be perfect garnishes for this brilliantly colourful lip-smacking salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 6
Calories
310
% Daily Value
Total Fat
15g
Saturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
65mg
Sodium
620mg
26%
Total Carbs
26g
Dietary Fiber
2g
Sugars
5g
Protein
18g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
40%
40%
Vitamin C
6%
6%
Calcium
6%
6%
Iron
15%
15%
Exchanges:
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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