Surprisingly Superb Weeknight Taco Salad Recipes

WEEKNIGHT TACO SALAD

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425°F.
• Crumple 4 large sheets of foil to make 4 (3-inch) balls; place on baking sheet. Place 1 tortilla over each ball; spray with cooking spray. Bake 6 to 8 min. or until tortillas are golden brown. (Tortillas will drape over balls to form shells as they bake.)
• Meanwhile, cook meat with taco seasoning mix as directed on package.
• Fill shells with lettuce, meat mixture, cheese and tomatoes just before serving. Drizzle with dressing.

SMART-CHOICE WEEKNIGHT TACO SALAD

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425°F.
• Crumple 4 large sheets of foil to make 4 (3-inch) balls; place on baking sheet. Place 1 tortilla over each ball; spray with cooking spray. Bake 6 to 8 min. or until tortillas are golden brown. (Tortillas will drape over balls to form shells as they bake.)
• Meanwhile, cook meat with taco seasoning mix as directed on package.
• Fill shells with lettuce, meat mixture, cheese and tomatoes just before serving. Drizzle with dressing.

DANA'S TACO SALAD

Steps:

• Place lentils and water in a pot. Bring water to boil, reduce to simmer. Cook for 30 minutes or until tender.
• Cook the turkey in a skillet over medium heat until no longer pink, 8 to 12 minutes. Stir the cooked lentils, 1 cup of water, and the taco seasoning mix into the turkey. Bring mixture to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer until liquid is nearly gone, about 5 minutes.
• Combine the lettuce, avocado, tomatoes, olives, kidney beans, lentil-and-turkey mixture, and Catalina dressing in a large bowl and toss until combined.