Recipe Catalina Taco Salad

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Ground turkey is leaner, while beans are more economical.

Catalina dressing

🥗Healthier: vinaigrette

💰Cheaper: homemade dressing

Vinaigrette is lighter and homemade can save costs.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories, while processed options are often cheaper.

tortilla chips

🥗Healthier: baked tortilla chips

💰Cheaper: pita chips

Baked chips reduce fat, while pita chips can be less expensive.

Cook 1.5 pounds of ground beef in a large skillet until browned.

Add 3 cups of cheese to the cooked beef and stir.

Chop and add half of a large white onion to the mixture.

Add 2 medium tomatoes, diced, to the skillet.

Tear Roma lettuce and add it to the skillet.

Rinse and drain pinto beans, then add them to the mixture.

Crush corn chips and add them to the salad.

Drizzle Catalina dressing over the salad, using most of a 24-ounce bottle.

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