Taco Salad

This is a delicious main course salad that is perfect on a warm day when you don't want to heat up the kitchen.  The dressing that goes with this salad is unique and amazing and seals the deal on  making this salad a family favorite.   I prefer to serve the tortilla chips on the side of the salad so the chips don't get soft but when I take this salad to neighbors I mix the chips in for convenience.  The original recipe was given to me by my mother-in-law.  I've made just a few minor adjustments to suite my preferences.

½ head torn Romaine lettuce

1 c grated cheddar cheese
1-15 oz. can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 lb. hamburger, browned
2 tomatoes, diced
1 ½ pkg. dry taco seasoning
1 onion, chopped
1 small can chopped black olives
1 pkg. taco chips


Season hamburger with taco seasoning according to package directions. Combine all ingredients except chips. Top with taco salad dressing.  Serve with chips to the side.

Dressing:
½ c Thousand Island Salad Dressing
¼ c sugar
½ pkg. taco seasoning
¼ c salsa


Mix dressing and refrigerate.