Mexican Chef Salad

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 lb ground beef
• chili powder, to taste
• cumin, to taste
• garlic salt, to taste
• 1 head lettuce, shredded
• 1 red onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 4 tomatoes, seeded and chopped
• 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
• 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
• 1 (8 ounce) bag tortilla chips, coarsely crushed
• 1 lb cheddar cheese, grated
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/3 cup jarred salsa or 1/3 cup picante sauce, to taste
• 1 -1 1/2 teaspoon cumin, to taste

Recipe

• 1 salad:.
• 2 brown ground beef in a skillet. season with chili powder, cumin, and garlic salt to taste. drain and set aside to cool.
• 3 combine all salad ingredients. toss to mix well.
• 4 prepare dressing and pour over top. toss and serve.
• 5 dressing:.
• 6 combine all dressing ingredients at least an hour in advance. refrigerate until ready to use.