as the days get
warmer
i look forward to my food getting
cooler
there are days when
even i
don't like to be in a warm kitchen
growing up,
come summer
there was always a crowd
at our table
this salad was
my mother's summer standby
it was one of those dinners
that every body loved
and tastes surprisingly good
with a tall cold glass of milk
or
a tangy margarita
(click it..it is a great recipe)
i really love it
and
hope you do too
1/2 cup chopped onions
1 lb lean ground beef (or turkey)
1 Tbs taco seasoning
olive oil
1 large head romaine lettuce
tomato
avocado
1 can kidney beans--drained and rinsed
cilantro
cucumber
black olives (the kind in a can)
shredded cheddar or "mexican blend" cheese
girard's champagne dressing
or
combination of equal parts sour cream and salsa mixed into a dressing
tortilla chips
(i have an aunt that uses nacho cheese doritos and swears by it--i like tortilla strips)
Heat olive oil in a saute pan. Cook onions until they are translucent and start to brown around the edges. Toss in the ground beef and cook through, breaking up into pieces. Scatter in the taco seasoning along with 3 Tbs water. Stir to coat, let cool.
Meanwhile, chop lettuce and toss in all ingredients into a large salad bowl...including chips. Once the meat is cooled, toss into salad and add dressing. Serve immediately.
EAT UP!