Dd's Taco Salad

I'm so happy that Didi's been sharing pictures of her meals with us. 

Here's her over-the-top taco salad.

Dd’s Taco Salad

Taco meat

Pico de gallo

Dried pinto beans, soaked overnight, cooked until tender

1 medium head Romaine lettuce, chopped

½ (4 oz.) can black olives, sliced or chopped

½ avocado, sliced

½ cucumber, chopped

¼ c. cilantro, leaves

½-3/4 c. cheese, shredded

Tortilla chips, crushed

Salad dressing (1/4 c. Italian mixed with 1 12 tsp. taco seasoning)

Juice of 1 lime

Onto serving plates, place lettuce. Decoratively place toppings. Garnish as desired. Serves 2.

Dd’s Pico De Gallo

2 large roma tomatoes, dice

½ small red onion, finely chopped

1 small jalapeno pepper, seeds & ribs removed, finely minced

1 small garlic clove, grated

½ c. cilantro, leaves picked

Juice of 1 lime

Salt as needed

Combine all ingredients. Allow to sit 30 minutes. Makes 1 ½ cups. 

Dd’s Taco Seasoning Mix

4 tsp. dried minced onion

2 tsp. salt

2 tsp. chili powder 

1 tsp. cumin

1 tsp. cornstarch

1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakess

½ tsp. garlic powder

½ tsp. onion powder
½ tsp. teaspoon oregano 

In a mixing bowl, combine all ingredients. Place in an airtight container. Use as desired to taco seasoning on ground beef/chicken/lamb or turkey.  Use 3 tablespoons of seasoning per 1 pound of meat.  Makes approximately 3 tablespoons.