Mike, Author at Life's A Tomato

Deep-Fried Pepper Rings

I’ve fried (and devoured) my share of deep-fried onion rings. And deep-fried pickles. And deep-fried jalapenos. These deep-fried pepper rings were different. The peppers are a bit crunchy. And they’re a bit sweet. You get that great pepper flavor, all surrounded in a great crunchy coating that sticks to each and every pepper perfectly. Great for dipping. Great for devouring. These didn’t last long at all. They’re a great appetizer and a great change from my usual deep-fried favorites!

And A Great Dipping Sauce, Too!

I absolutely loved the dipping sauce for these deep-fried pepper rings. I’m a huge fan of Old Bay. My wife doesn’t like it if it’s too strong. But she loved this sauce. It has the just the right amount of Old Bay. It’d be great for dipping much more than just these rings. Make extra and use it with chips, fries and fresh veggies.

If I’m cooking for a crowd, I’ll break out my big deep fryer. But, if it’s just the two of us, I’ll fire up my Fry Daddy fryer. It’s the perfect size for both of us. It fries everything perfectly. And as an added bonus, it doesn’t use a lot of oil, which saves me money.

I get out my big deep fryer when it’s time to fry a large batch of food. It comes to temperature quickly and it maintains that temperature perfectly. It has a built-in oil filter and storage unit so I can re-use the oil several times.

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Also try my deep-fried jalapeno slices.

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Deep-Fried Pepper Rings

I’ve fried (and devoured) my share of deep-fried onion rings. And deep-fried pickles. And deep-fried jalapenos. These deep-fried pepper rings were different.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Keyword deep-fried, pepper rings

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Servings servings

Calories 83kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the pepper rings

6 small sweet peppers assorted colors, sliced thin, seeds removed
½ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup water
1 large egg beaten
kosher salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
vegetable oil for frying

For the dipping sauce

2 tablespoons sour cream
2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
½ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
cayenne pepper to taste

Instructions

For the dipping sauce

Whisk together all ingredients. Refrigerate until ready to use.

For the pepper rings

Heat 2" of oil to 350 F.
Combine the flour, water, and beaten egg together in a shallow bowl or pie plate. Whisk until smooth.
Add peppers to the batter and use a spatula to carefully stir and coat them completely.
Working in batches if necessary, deep fry the coated rings 5-8 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to a paper towel-lined plated to drain and cool.
Season rings with salt and pepper and serve with the dipping sauce.

Notes

The dipping sauce is great for anything, from potato chips to deep-fried anything!

Nutrition

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Deep-Fried Jalapeno Slices

I didn’t plant a pepper garden this year. But on what I now call “Christmas in Summer”, our neighbor brought us a big ole batch of jalapenos. I knew exactly what I was going to make because I’ve been jonesin’ for deep-fried jalapeno slices for a while. Sure, they pack a bit of heat, but honestly, they aren’t that hot. The batter is perfect, not hiding that great pepper flavor. And just in case we find a hot ring or two, we serve them with Ranch dressing for dipping and cooling.

Those Little Crunchies

I admit it. Just like I do with my copycat Long John Silver’s fish-and-chips, I made extra ‘crunchies’ when I made these deep-fried jalapeno slices. Ya know, the little pieces of crunchy fried batter that end up in the basket. They’re almost as good as the peppers. Almost.

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Also try my deep-fried pepper rings.

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Deep-Fried Jalapeno Slices

I’ve been jonesin’ for deep-fried jalapeno slices for a while. Sure, they pack a bit of heat, but honestly, they aren’t that hot. The batter is perfect, not hiding that great pepper flavor.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Keyword deep-fried, jalapeno

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Servings servings

Calories 177kcal

Author Spicy Southern Kitchen

Equipment

Ingredients

1 large egg
12 ounces beer
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
10 medium jalapenos sliced
vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

In a large bowl whisk together the egg, beer and baking powder.
Add the seasoned salt and flour and whisk until smooth.
Heat 2-3" of oil to 365 F in a deep fryer or Dutch oven.
Add jalapeno slices to the batter.
Stir to coat completely.
Working in batches, remove the jalapeno slices from the batter and transfer to the oil. Fry until golden brown, flipping once.
Remove to a paper towel-lined platter to drain.

Notes

Serve with Ranch dressing for dipping.

Nutrition

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Honey-Glazed Ham on the Char-Broil Big Easy

Note: This recipe was developed using the Char-Broil Big Easy Oil-Less Fryer. If you are cooking using the Char-Broil Smoker-Roaster Grill you should cook with the lid open and the temperature set to High. You might also need to adjust the cooking time.

This honey-glazed ham on the Char-Broil Big Easy is my go-to approach for making pre-cooked hams, just like I have many times before. You’re not really cooking the ham, you’re just heating it and adding more flavor by adding a glaze. You can use the glaze that comes with your ham (if it includes one) but I prefer to make my own, being able to make it more for my tastes. Plus, that bag of frozen glaze kind of …. scares me.

Easy And So Amazing

This honey-glazed ham on the Char-Broil Big Easy could not get any easier. It’s why I load up on those cheap spiral hams whenever I can. We can get a number of meals out of a single ham, from sandwiches to omelets.

Grab A Pre-Cooked Ham

I used a smoked spiral-sliced ham for my honey-glazed ham. You can also use a whole ham, sliced or not. But you must use one that is pre-cooked. If it’s not sliced you’ll want to score it first with a knife so that the glaze adheres to the ham. If you don’t it will just roll right on off into the bottom of the foil pouch and just sit there doing nothing, not adding flavor or anything to your ham.

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Also try my southern glazed honey ham on the Big Easy.

It’s always a good idea to keep a few spare grease trays on hand for your Char-Broil Big Easy.

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Love your Big Easy as much I love mine? Check out my Big Easy Add-Ons page and my free Big Easy eCookbook!

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Honey-Glazed Ham on the Char-Broil Big Easy

This is one fantastic ham!

Course Main

Cuisine American

Keyword Big Easy, Char-Broil, ham, honey ham

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 2

Total Time 2 10

Servings ham

Calories 4924kcal

Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

6-8 pound spiral sliced cooked ham bone-in

For the glaze

½ cup water
1 cup honey
½ cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon ground mustard

Instructions

Fire up your Big Easy.
Remove the ham from the packaging and place on a large piece of foil. Place it like you would in the Big Easy basket. Larger hams will have to be stood on edge.
Combine the remaining ingredients in a small saucepan over medium heat.
Pour or brush HALF of the glaze over the ham, getting some of the glaze in between the ham slices.
Keep the remaining glaze warm over low heat.
Seal tightly in the foil, leaving the seam at the top.
Transfer to the Big Easy and cook (heat) for approximately 10 minutes per pound or until the ham reaches 145 F as tested in several places.
Remove the basket from the Big Easy.
Carefully remove the ham to a cutting board and brush with the remaining glaze.
Cover with foil and let rest at least 15 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Use hot honey for a slight hint of heat.

Nutrition

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Copycat Manwich Sloppy Joes

I ate my share of Manwich Sloppy Joes as a kid. I was quite sure I never ate enough of them. Well, I can certainly make up for lost time (and meals) now by making this copycat Manwich Sloppy Joes at home. And you know what? It’s even better than I remember. Perfect thick tomatoey sauce. Just a hint of onion and green bell pepper. And the light tang of mustard. And messy. The messier the better!

Nothing Else Required

I do not add garnish to my copycat Manwich Sloppy Joes. Nothing. Nada. No pickles. Skip the extra mustard. And no cheese. Nothing needs to come between me and my Sloppy Joes.

If you think of Sloppy Joes as ‘kid food’, this will change your mind. Sloppy Joes are great for lunch or dinner, adults and kids alike!

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Also try my Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes.

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Copycat Manwich Sloppy Joes

Perfect thick tomato-y sauce. Just a hint of onion and green bell pepper. And the light tang of mustard. And messy. The messier the better!

Course Main

Cuisine American

Keyword copycat, sloppy Joes

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Total Time 35

Servings

Calories 496kcal

Equipment

skillet

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
8 ounce tomato sauce
1 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon dried minced onion
1 tablespoon green bell pepper chopped fine
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon garlic minced
¼ teaspoon celery seed
½ teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
4 hamburger buns
Your favorite toppings optional. shredded cheddar cheese, dill pickles, more prepared mustard

Instructions

Crumble the beef into a large skillet over medium-high heat and saute until browned.
Drain any fat and add the remaining ingredients except the buns and garnishes.
Stir and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a slow simmer and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Toast the buns as desired.
Serve buns topped with Sloppy Joe mixture and garnishes.

Notes

I highly recommend doubling this recipe because it goes fast.

Nutrition

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Copycat Golden Corral Crab Salad

Easy and delicious. That’s exactly what this copycat of the crab salad at Golden Corral is. You can easily up-size this to make a big ole batch for a crowd without breaking the bank. That’s the point. This is a good, inexpensive dish that is perfect as a side and even better piled up on a bun or bread as a sandwich. Either way, you won’t be disappointed!

Salad. Or A Dip. Great Both Ways.

You can also serve this copycat Golden Corral crab salad as an appetizer. It’s great on crackers, so feel free to serve it as a dip. Or grab some mini-croissants and serve it as finger food at your next party. I could see myself eating my share and then some.

I haven’t tried it yet, but I’d also bet that this salad would be good with imitation lobster too! And hey, if you want to put in real crab or lobster instead, go for it!

I almost always use Blue Plate mayonnaise in the dishes I make. I think it is the best around. If you can’t find it locally you can pick it up online for a fair price.

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Also try my crab pasta salad. And hey, my poor man’s lobster rolls are the bomb too!

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Copycat Golden Corral Crab Salad

Easy and delicious. That’s exactly what this copycat of the crab salad at Golden Corral is. You can easily up-size this to make a batch for a crowd without breaking the bank.

Course Salad

Cuisine American

Keyword copycat, crab, salad

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 1

Servings

Calories 182kcal

Equipment

Mixing Bowl

Ingredients

1 pound imitation crab meat shredded
1 cup celery diced
½ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup green onions sliced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3 large eggs hard boiled, chopped fine
kosher salt to taste
freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

Gently combine all ingredients in a bowl.
Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Refrigerate for 1 hour.
Serve as a salad or on bread or croissants as sandwiches.

Notes

Also great on saltine crackers!

Nutrition

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Grilled Ranch Potatoes

There are very few things as good as grilled potatoes. Creamy and buttery inside, with a crunchy skin, they’re a favorite of mine for sure. These grilled Ranch potatoes take the standard awesome lovelies to a new place. I’m a Ranch-aholic, so I was all over these as soon as they came off the grill. There’s no such thing as too much Ranch flavor in my book and these potatoes bring it!

A Dream Come True For Us Ranch-Aholics

Whenever I fire up a grill I like to cook my entire meal, main and sides and even desserts while the grill is nice and hot. No need to run and back and forth to the kitchen minding pots on the stove, keep everything right there on the grill. These grilled Ranch potatoes have quickly become a normal sight on our grill.

I like to use a grill basket for this and many other dishes where I have to worry about things falling thru the grill grates.

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Also try my grilled potatoes with mustard-garlic dressing and my grilled chive potatoes.

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Grilled Ranch Potatoes

Course Side

Cuisine American

Keyword grilled, potatoes, Ranch

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Servings servings

Calories 93kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

2 pounds baby potatoes halved
¼ tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
½ lemon juiced
½ packet Ranch dressing mix
kosher salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
Ranch dressing for drizzling, to taste
green onions sliced, for garnish

Instructions

Fire up your grill for medium-high heat. You want something in-between direct and indirect grilling.
Place potatoes in a pot of water and bring to a boil.
Boil for 4-5 minutes until just starting to get tender.
Remove from heat, rinse with cold water, and drain.
Transfer potatoes to a large bowl.
Add the oil, lemon juice and Ranch seasoning.
Season with salt and pepper and toss gently to coat.
Transfer potatoes to a grill basket. Alternatively, you can thread the potatoes onto skewers.
Place on the grill and grill until the potatoes are lightly charred, about 15 minutes.
Turn the potatoes a few times to get them charred evenly.
Drizzle with Ranch and garnish with chives.

Notes

Also great served with blue cheese dressing.

Nutrition

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Easy Grilled Chimichurri Bread

When I fire up my grill (love my Weber grills!) for lunch or dinner I like to cook the entire meal outdoors. Not just the main dish, but also the side dishes. One of my favorite things to make is this easy grilled chimichurri bread. Lightly crunchy and packed with flavor, this bread makes for the perfect side. It’d also be great to use for making sandwiches!

No Boring Bread Here

The parsley, garlic, oregano and oil in the chimichurri is an absolute favorite of mine. If you like garlic bread you’ll love this easy grilled chimichurri bread. It is packed with flavor and is crazy easy to make. It’s definitely a great change from your usual garlic butter bread. You’ll not make that again after having this bread. It’ll soon be a distant (sad!) memory!

If you don’t have a disposable pan, you can melt the butter on your stove top or grill in a medium saute pan. Stir in the chimichurri then brush onto the crispy bread.

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Also try my grilled garlic parsley cheese bread.

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Easy Grilled Chimichurri Bread

Lightly crunchy and packed with flavor, this easy grilled chimichurri bread makes for the perfect side. It'd also be great to use for making sandwiches!

Course Side

Cuisine American

Keyword bread, grilled

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Servings servings

Calories 201kcal

Equipment

Shallow Disposable Aluminum Pans

Ingredients

1 loaf French bread split horizontally, cut in half
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
chimichurri to taste

Instructions

Fire up your grill for direct and indirect cooking.
Place the butter in a large disposable pan over indirect heat to melt.
Add chimichurri to taste and stir. Keep warm.
Place the bread halves over direct heat and grill until lightly charred.
Transfer the halves to the pan with the chimichurri, cut-side down.
Let the bread soak up some of the mixture then transfer to a platter and serve.

Notes

Also a great way to flavor-up some bread sticks!

Nutrition

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Copycat Taco Bell Tacos

Years ago, Taco Bell was my food craving after a night of bowling. Nothing beat grabbing a 10-pack of crunchy tacos from the drive-thru. Yes, 10. Bowling is hard work you know. Well, it turns out that making copycat Taco Bell tacos at home is about as easy as you can get. The key is the rinsing and draining of the ground beef and of course, a great seasoning mix. You end up with great beef flavor without the fat.

No Masa No Problem

Most grocery stores now carry masa harina, but if you can’t find it you can grind tortillas or just use finely-ground corn meal instead. Or, visit your local Hispanic grocery store which is quite sure have some on the shelves. The flavor and texture are distinct and really cannot be accurately duplicated by something else. Masa harina really makes these copycat Taco Bell tacos the perfect after-bowling meal!

If you enjoy taco sauce on your Taco Bell tacos, try my copycat of regular taco sauce, or for more kick, try my spicy version.

I highly recommend that you shred or grate your own cheese at home. Don’t buy the pre-shredded or pre-grated stuff. It has stuff added to it to keep it from sticking together. That ‘stuff’ affects how the cheese melts. Shred it yourself and use the good stuff.

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Don’t forget to also make a batch of Taco Bell nacho fries!

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Copycat Taco Bell Tacos

Well, it turns out that making copycat Taco Bell tacos at home is about as easy as you can get. The key is the rinsing and draining of the ground beef and of course, a great seasoning mix. You end up with great beef flavor without the fat.

Course Main

Cuisine American

Keyword copycat, taco

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings tacos

Calories 161kcal

Equipment

Saucepan

Ingredients

For the beef filling

1 ½ tablespoons masa harina
4 ½ teaspoons chili powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon seasoning salt
½ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon garlic salt
¼ teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon dried minced onion
½ teaspoon beef bouillon granules
1 pound lean ground beef

For the tacos

12 taco shells
½ head iceberg lettuce shredded
1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
2 Roma tomatoes diced
taco sauce optional

Instructions

For the beef filling

Whisk together all of the dry ingredients in a large bowl.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the ground beef. Chop the meat with a spatula and cook until done.
Remove from heat and let cool slightly then transfer to a strainer. Rinse under hot water to remove any residual grease. Drain well.
Optional: I prefer my ground beef to be fine, so at this point I place the meat in a food processor and pulse a few times to get a nice small grind.
Return the meat to the skillet and add the seasoning mix along with 1 cup of water.
Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer and continue simmering, uncovered, for 20 minutes or until the liquid has been absorbed or evaporated.
Remove from heat.

For the tacos

Warm the taco shells per package instructions.
Divide meat between the tacos and add the lettuce, cheese, tomatoes and taco sauce if using.

Nutrition

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Beef and Bean Burritos

These are our go-to beef and bean burritos. Nothing fancy and not complicated. They taste fantastic and have just the right spice balance. The recipe makes a big huge batch of burritos. Leftovers freeze well and are perfect warmed up for a quick and easy lunch.

Easy. And Delicious.

Now, don’t let the fact that I used canned sauce and beans throw you off. I grabbed the good stuff at the store when I picked up the ingredients for these beef and bean burritos. It makes a big difference.

Freezing Leftovers

If you’re going to freeze the leftovers, I suggest wrapping them tightly in wax paper. The enchiladas will absorb a lot of the sauce. That’s why I like to make a little extra on the side for dipping or drizzling. If I’m freezing them I always grab a can or two extra of sauce and heat it up at the same time I heat up the burritos.

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The best side dish for these? Fiesta corn, of course.

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Beef and Bean Burritos

These are our go-to beef and bean burritos. Nothing fancy and not complicated. They taste fantastic and have just the right spice balance.

Course Main

Cuisine American

Keyword beans, beef, burrito

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings servings

Calories 632kcal

Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

Vegetable oil
1 medium onion diced
2 pounds ground beef
½ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
3 10 ounce enchilada sauce you might want more if you love them saucy
1 28 ounce refried beans
¾ cup Cheddar grated, plus extra for garnish
12 large flour tortillas
½ cup cilantro chopped

Instructions

Preheat oven to 170 F.
Heat a splash of oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the onions and cook until soft.
Add the ground beef and cook until done, breaking up the meat as it cooks.
Add the cumin, chili powder, oregano and salt. Stir.
Add 2 cans of the enchilada sauce. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
In a medium saucepan over low heat add the refried beans and cheese. Stir until the cheese is melted. Remove from heat.
Heat tortillas in the oven for a few minutes.
Divide bean and cheese mixture between the tortillas, spreading out evenly.
Divide meat between tortillas, spreading out evenly down the center of the tortillas.
Fold sides of the tortillas in the roll. Transfer to a large baking dish, seam-side down. Sprinkle with the cheese.
Cover with foil and transfer to the oven until warm.
Meanwhile, warm the remaining enchilada sauce.
When ready to serve, drizzle with warmed sauce and sprinkle with chopped cilantro.

Notes

Reheat in a 350 F oven for 10-15 minutes.

Nutrition

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Quick Fix Taco Salads

It was one of THOSE days. Not enough time to even think about dinner. But, a quick glance in the fridge and pantry and I was able to throw together a plan. Quick fix taco salads it would be. And you know, they turned out great! Crunchy shells, crunchy lettuce, and all of our favorite salad toppings.

Nice And Easy. And Delicious.

I used chopped grilled chicken to top these salads, but any cooked meat (or no meat for that matter) would be great too. Like chilled cooked shrimp. Or warm taco beef crumbles. Just because these taco salads are quick to fix doesn’t mean that they are low on flavor.

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Also try my quick fix shrimp tacos.

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Quick Fix Taco Salads

Just because these taco salads are quick to fix doesn’t mean that they are low on flavor.

Course Main

Cuisine American

Keyword salad, taco

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Total Time 25

Servings servings

Calories 231kcal

Author Mike

Equipment

Mixing Bowl

Ingredients

4 taco salad shells warmed per package instructions
1 12 ounce salad bagged, blend
¼ cup Hidden Valley Ranch Avocado Dressing to taste, or use your favorite flavored Hidden Valley Ranch dressing

Suggested toppings

cheddar cheese shredded
black olives sliced or chopped
meat cooked chicken, beef taco meat, or shrimp
cilantro chopped
sweet corn kernels
tomatoes diced
avocado diced
green onions sliced
tortilla strips

Instructions

Place chopped salad into a large bowl.
Drizzle with dressing.
Add desired toppings and toss lightly to coat.
Spoon into taco salad shells and serve.

Nutrition

Nutritional values are approximate.

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