TACO SALAD

(one of my favorite salad)

Baked Tortilla Bowls

Whole grain tortillas
1 to 2 tbsp olive oil
taco seasoning

Mix 1 to 2 tbsp olive oil with ¼ to ½ tsp taco seasoning mix.
Using a pastry brush, coat both sides of whole grain tortillas with oil mixture. Press tortillas into deep disposable tin bowls.
Bake at 400ºF for 8 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool.
Tortillas will crisp as they cool.
If not using immediately, cover with plastic wrap and store at room temperature for up to 1 day.
Note: Tortillas must be very fresh (soft) in order for this to work. They can be microwaved for a few seconds to soften if necessary.

Salad

1 pd. lean ground turkey or ground beef (you can also use grilled chicken if you want)
1 env. taco seasoning
bed of lettuce
1 cup tomatoes, chopped
1 cup green peppers, chopped
1 cups red onion, chopped
Any favorite vegetables or beans can be added at this time
1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
guacamole, sour cream and salsa.
1 green onion, chopped up (opt)

In a fryingpan, brown the turkey or beef over medium heat. Add the taco seasoning and cook according to the package directions.
Place generous servings of lettuce on each tortilla bowls.
Layer with turkey or beef mixture, tomatoes, green peppers, red onions and cheese.
Served with sides of guacamole, sour cream and salsa.
I always put some cut up green onion over salsa and sour cream. Enjoy!!! :))