Crowd-Pleasing Taco Salad

While this recipe might sound involved, it can be fixed in just 30 minutes. It's a hit at the potluck table—and I don't have to bring any home after the shindig!

Crowd-Pleasing Taco Salad

Yield: 10 servings

Ingredients:

• 1 pound ground turkey or beef
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 medium head iceberg lettuce, torn
• 2 medium tomatoes, diced
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Mexican cheese blend
• 1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup taco sauce
• 1 package (10-1/2 ounces) corn chips

Directions:

1. In a large saucepan, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the ketchup, oregano, chili powder, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
2. In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, olives and beef mixture. Combine mayonnaise and taco sauce; pour over salad and toss to coat. Sprinkle with corn chips. Serve immediately.

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