Chopped Fiesta Taco Salad with Homemade Catalina Dressing

June 26, 2013

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An easy chopped summer salad - no oven required!

For the dressing:

1/2 a small onion, halved
1/4 cup ketchup
2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons honey
1 1/2 teaspoons dark brown sugar
3/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/3-1/2 cup olive oil
For the salad:
1/2 pound ground meat (or 1 cup cooked)
1 Tablespoon homemade taco seasoning
1 heaping teaspoon flour
3 Tablespoons water
1 small/medium bunch green leaf lettuce, chopped (or whatever kind you prefer)
1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
1/2 - 1 bell pepper, diced
3 Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced
1 can black beans (15 ounces), drained and rinsed
1/4 cup sliced black olives
1 cup crushed Doritos (or more if you want to be less healthy!)

1. For the dressing: Place the onion in the food processor and pulse til smooth. Add the ketchup, vinegar, honey, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, and pepper. Pulse again til smooth. Slowly...
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Nutritions

Calories
626

Sodium
378mg
15% DV

Fat
26g
40% DV

Protein
28g
56% DV

Carbs
72g
24% DV

Fiber
17g
69% DV