“A-number-one all-time favorite salad.” That’s what Bikeman called Frito taco salad the last time I made it for him. We were trying to remember where we first had it. We finally decided that it was at First Baptist Church in Belton, Texas, back when we were in college. (I’m not gonna give you the date for that…) It’s really easy to make for large groups and they would serve it on Wednesday night before Bible study. It’s been one of our favorite salads ever since then.
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Frito Taco Salad Recipe
It’s a very flexible recipe but it always has:
- 1 head lettuce, chopped (we use romaine)
- 1 pound ground beef, scrambled & fried with taco seasonings
- 1 can pinto beans, drained
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 1/4 red onion, chopped
- grated cheese
- Fritos
- French or Catalina dressing
After you get that base down you can add any or all of the following:
- black olives
- avocado
- corn
- green onions, chopped
Of course, I think the original recipe had a lot more salad dressing in it. I remember the whole salad having an orange tint to it.
I’m thinking this will be served at our first Sunday night football party of the year, too!
If you missed the other salads I shared this summer, they’re listed below. I do as little cooking during the summer as I can!
- Salsa Ranch Dressing and Leftover Fajita Salad
- Homemade Buffalo Ranch Dressing
- Homemade Ranch Dressing
‘Til the next meal,
Ann @ Duct Tape and Denim
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First published 8/13/14. Sharing at these blog parties. Featured on Full Plate Thursday
Kim @ The Cookie Puzzle says
This looks so yummy, it is one of my features this week at Party in Your PJs…Thank you for linking up, and I can not wait to see what you link up this week
Judith says
I know this as Ft Davis Straw Hat. but we use rotel tomatoes and green Chilis to season the meat and Pace Picante sauce as the topping. Ummm good! jsmsa@hotmail.com
ducttapeanddenim says
Sounds good. I’ll have to try it that way sometime.
Ellen says
Yum Yum. I am going to try this.
Grammy Dee from Grammy's Grid says
YUM! Sounds good. Going to give it a try 🙂 Thank you Ann for linking up at the #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty. I shared this post.
Sue from Sizzling Towards 60 & Beyond says
This looks delicious! Thanks for sharing at #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty. I’ve pinned and shared.
Donna says
You had me at ‘Fritos’! I can’t wait to try this!
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Fabiola Rodriguez says
All it needs is some chili powder on it! I’ll be sharing this on Twitter and Pinterest.
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Donna Reidland says
This looks so simple and yummy!
Lindsay @ The DIY Mommy says
Love how simple this is yet looks so delicious. Thank you for sharing ????
Christie Hawkes says
My husband and I enjoy a similar taco salad. Your photos make me want to have it tonight! Thanks for sharing on #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty!
~Christie
Lori Hill-Smith says
My hubby would love this too! Thank you for sharing at #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty.
Miz Helen says
We love a Frito Taco Salad, one of our favorites and I pinned it! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday, have a great weekend and come back soon!
Miz Helen
Carol ("Mimi") says
Thank you for linking up at #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty. I’m sharing your link on social media.
Carol (“Mimi”) from Home with Mimi
Petra says
This sounds like a great salad, all year round! I would most likely add all of the extras 🙂 Thank you for bringing this to Fiesta Friday! 🙂
angie says
love seeing that we are not the only ones that have changed up the style of taco salad. What a great recipe we will be trying very soon
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Miz Helen says
Congratulations!
Your recipe is featured on Full Plate Thursday this week. Thanks so much for sharing with us and have a great week!
Miz Helen
Teresa says
We love taco salad at our house, but I’ve always used tortilla chips. I’ve never thought of using Fritos and I’m not sure why because I like them more than tortilla chips. Next time it will be Fritos! Thank you for sharing with us at the #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty!
emma says
I have both situations in my life; some of my grandchildren live close by and some live across the country. I feel that I have missed out on so much with the two that are far away It’s wonderful that you are reaching out to another grandma that has found herself in that situation.
Chris Murray says
My family has loved this salad for decades, we use kidney beans and creamy French Dressing. Some of us also like more traditional salad ingredients as well, so I usually have chopped cucumbers, mushrooms and any other salad stuff you may want on the side as add ins. Yummy 😋
ducttapeanddenim says
That sounds good… I’ll have to try those additions to the salad next time.