Mezepa Salad

Original Recipe from:  Katie Wamser

This wonderful salad was submitted by Katie Wamser from Oklahoma.  Katie tells us this is a fast, nutritious meal that everyone loves.  A big thank you to Katie for sharing her recipe with Kay’s Village Recipes readers! 

 

Ingredients

1 head ice berg lettuce, chopped

3 medium to large tomatoes, chopped

1 onion, chopped

1pound ground beef, browned and crumbled

8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese

1 can of ranch style or kidney beans drained

1 regular size bag of Doritos, crushed

16 ounce bottle of Kraft Zesty Italian dressing.  Note: this is the key ingredient other dressings do not taste as good.

Directions

In a large skillet, brown the ground beef and beans together and drain.  Set aside to cool.

In a large salad bowl; toss the vegetables and top with the crushed Doritos. 

Add the cooked, ground beef and beans

Toss with the cheese and salad dressing. 

Serve immediately.