Tasty Taco Salad

• 1 head lettuce
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 c. Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 large avocado, peeled and sliced (optional)
• 4 tomatoes, cut in wedges
• 1 can red kidney beans
• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1 pkg. taco seasoning mix
• 1 tsp. salt
• tortilla chips
• 1 c. Thousand Island dressing

1. Drain kidney beans and rinse well with cold water; then drain on paper towel.
2. Brown beef in skillet; drain grease from pan. Then add salt, beans and taco seasoning mix.
3. Simmer for 10 minutes.
4. Toss lettuce, onion, cheese, tortilla chips, avocado and tomatoes.
5. Then toss both mixtures together.
6. Garnish with additional tortilla chips.
7. Pour in Thousand Island dressing, toss lightly again and serve.

head lettuce, onion, cheddar cheese, avocado, tomatoes, red kidney beans, ground beef, taco seasoning mix, salt, tortilla chips

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=542595 (may not work)