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    Frito Taco Salad

    Published: Apr 9, 2020 by Susie Weinrich · This post may contain affiliate links. 2 Comments

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    Frito Taco Salad is a classic meatless taco salad that is full of lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, chili beans and crunchy fritos. Sweet and tangy Catalina dressing tops off this salad. This makes a great dinner salad, especially during the Spring and Summer.

    Large frito taco salad in a bowl with a bag of fritos and tomatoes to the side

    If you are looking for traditional tacos, not a salad, check out these two recipes: Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Tacos and Creamy Chicken Tacos.

    Beef Taco Salad

    This is a vegetarian taco salad but if you want to add a little beef you certainly can! Just brown and crumble 1 lb of ground beef and add taco seasoning.

    close up of vegetarian taco salad in a bowl topped with fritos

    How to Make Frito Taco Salad

    Start by chopping and washing a whole head of iceberg lettuce. You could also use romaine. Place in a large serving bowl.

    Add a whole can of chili beans in sauce and desired amount of catalina dressing. Toss to coat the lettuce.

    Frito Taco Salad in a while bowl

    Top with diced fresh tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped green onions, and Fritos.

    Mix it up and serve!

    Frito Taco Salad Recipe

    Frito Taco Salad in a while bowl

    Frito Taco Salad

    A delicious meatless salad full of lettuce, chili beans, tomatoes, cheese and fritos. Makes a great dinner salad!
    5 from 5 votes
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 0 minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 4 people
    Author: Susie Weinrich

    Ingredients

    • 1 large head of iceberg lettuce could also use romaine
    • 1 15 oz can chili beans in sauce do not drain completely! Just drain liquid in top of the can.
    • Catalina dressing Add desired amount
    • 2 cups Fritos
    • 1 cup chopped fresh tomatoes cherry tomatoes or roma tomatoes
    • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
    • ½ cup chopped green onions
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    Instructions

    • Wash and chop the lettuce.
    • In a large serving bowl toss together the (lightly drained) can of chili beans in sauce and your desired amount of catalina dressing.
    • Add in the fritos, cheese, tomatoes, and green onions.
    • Toss the salad and serve!

    Notes:

    Additional optional add ins: cooked and crumbled ground beef with taco seasoning, black olives, corn, cilantro, salsa, or sour cream.
    Did you try this recipe? Connect with me & let me know how it turned out by commenting below!
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    If nutrition facts are provided they are calculated as an estimate to the best of our knowledge.

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    About Susie Weinrich

    Susie Weinrich is the recipe developer, food photographer, and content creator behind Mom's Dinner. She has over 20 years experience in the food industry. Currently, Susie shares all her recipes and food knowledge on Mom's Dinner. You will find her recipes are easy to follow and full of tips and tricks to make sure the recipe you are making turns out perfect!

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    1. John

      June 12, 2022 at 8:50 am

      5 stars
      Everyone in the family loves this recipe!

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    2. Shyril Kidd

      May 09, 2021 at 1:04 pm

      5 stars
      Loved this salad and it is good and hardy!

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