TACO SALAD

Ingredients

• 1 cup thawed Freezer Salsa or salsa
• 3 tbsp canola oil
• 2 1/2 cups thawed Freezer Ground Beef Base or 1 lb (0.5 kg) lean ground beef, cooked and drained
• 1 cup water
• 2 tbsp Zesty Taco Seasoning Mix
• 8 cups sliced romaine lettuce
• 1 2/3 cups drained canned corn
• 1 can (14 oz/398 mL) red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 1/2 cups diced green bell peppers
• 1 1/2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
• 1/2 cup sliced green onions

Directions

1. To prepare dressing, stir together Freezer Salsa and oil; set aside.
2. Combine Freezer Ground Beef Base, water and Zesty Taco Seasoning Mix in a large non-stick frypan over medium heat. Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until mixture is thickened and heated through, about 6 minutes.
3. Combine beef mixture, lettuce, corn, beans, green peppers, tomatoes and green onions in a large bowl. Add dressing and toss to combine. Serve immediately.