Flag Taco Salad for Summer Picnics

This dish is sure to please at an summer picnic. Enjoy!

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1 can tomato paste
  • 1 envelope taco seasoning
  • 6 cups corn or tortilla chips
  • 4-5 cups shredded lettuce
  • 1 can large black sliced pitted olives
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes cut in halves

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet oven medium heat, cook beef and onion until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the water, tomato paste and taco seasoning. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes.

  2. Place chips in an ungreased 13x9x2 inch dish. Spread beef mixture evenly over the top.

  3. Cover with lettuce. For each star, arrange five olive slices together in the upper left corner. To for stripes, add cheese and tomatoes in alternating rows. Serve immediately.

Note: If you wish to prepare this salad in advance, omit the layer of chips and serve them with the salad.