Carnivale Salad Recipe
A taco salad with tomatoes, cheddar cheese, kidney beans and black olives with your choice of ground beef or grilled chicken. Served with flour chips and choice of dressing.
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Flour Chips
Dressing
Method
Prepare the Salad
- 1
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Prepare the Salad Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of drained kidney beans, 1 cup of diced tomatoes, 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, and 1 cup of sliced black olives with 2 cups of shredded lettuce.
- 3
Add the Protein
Once the meat is cooked, add it to the mixing bowl and gently toss to combine all ingredients together.
Make Flour Chips
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a deep frying pan, heat 1 cup of vegetable oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- 5
Fry the Flour Tortillas
Cut the flour tortillas into triangles. Fry them in the hot oil for about 2-3 minutes per side or until golden brown and crispy. Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
Assemble and Serve
- 6
Plate the Salad
Spoon the taco salad mixture onto serving plates.
- 7
Add Flour Chips
Serve the crispy flour chips on the side of the salad.
- 8
Add Dressing
Drizzle 1 cup of ranch dressing or your choice of dressing over the salad or serve it on the side.