Tasty Taco Salad (WG)

Makes:

about 14 cups.

Ingredients:

• 1 large head lettuce
• 4 tomatoes
• 1 (8 ounce) package shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 (16 ounce) bottle French Catalina dressing
• 2 pounds lean ground beef
• 1 1/2 packets taco seasoning
• 1 (11 ounce) bag tortilla chips, whole grain-rich

Directions:

1. Brown ground beef and drain.
2. Add taco seasoning and water as directed on the package.
3. Cut up lettuce and tomatoes.
4. Place lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese in a large bowl.
5. Cool meat mixture. Add to lettuce mixture.
6. Mix in salad dressing.
7. Serve with chips.

Serve:

2/3 cup (+ 1/2 ounce corn chips) to each 1-2 year old;
3/4 cup (+ 1/2 ounce corn chips) to each 3-5 year old;
1 1/3 cups (+ 1 ounce corn chips) to each 6-12 year old.