Ingredients:
- 1 small head lettuce, washed and well drained
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 tomato, diced
- 1 can chili beans
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup tangy low fat French dressing
- 2 cups taco chips, crushed
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Directions: Remember to Wash Your Hands!
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1. In a large bowl, tear lettuce into bite-size pieces.
2. Add onion, tomato, beans and cheese.
3. Just before serving, add dressing and chips.
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Helpful Hints:
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A meal all ages can help prepare! Preschoolers can tear lettuce and crush chips; older kids can dice and drain. Kids are more willing to try new foods if they have had a hand in preparation.
Set ingredients out in individual bowls and let kids “build” their own salads. Adding cooked ground beef is another variation for this salad. You can use a can of kidney beans rinsed and drained plus 1 teaspoon of chili powder instead of chili beans if you like.
Taco salad is a perfect recipe for a picnic. Mix the salad ingredients in a large bowl with a lid. When it’s time to eat, add the crushed chips, pour on the dressing, toss and serve.
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Safety Tip:
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If there is Taco Salad left at the end of a hot picnic, do not save it for another meal. Remember the rule: If in doubt, toss it out!
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Kids' Tool Kit
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large bowl
- sharp knife
- cutting board
- measuring cup
- strainer
- spoon
It's a good idea to gather all your tools and
ingredients before you start a recipe!
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Chef's Choice
These will taste great with this recipe
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Taco Salad
- apple slices
- chocolate chip cookie
- low fat milk
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
1 cup (186g)
Servings per Container
8
Amount Per Serving
Calories
230
Calories from Fat
70
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% Daily Value*
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Total Fat
8
g
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12
%
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- Saturated Fat
3.50
g
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17
%
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Cholesterol
15
mg
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5
%
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Sodium
790
mg
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33
%
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Total Carbohydrate
35
g
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12
%
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- Dietary Fiber
5
g
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19
%
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- Sugars
8
g
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Protein
8
g
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Vitamin A
20
%
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Vitamin C
10
%
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Calcium
15
%
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Iron
6
%
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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Your daily values may be higher of lower depending on your calorie needs:
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Calories -
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2,000
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2,500
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Total Fat
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<
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65g
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80g
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Saturated Fat
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<
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20g
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25g
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Cholesterol
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<
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300mg
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300mg
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Sodium
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<
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2,400mg
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2,400mg
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Total Carbohydrate
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300g
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375g
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Dietary Fiber
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25g
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30g
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Calories per gram:
Fat 9 - Carbohydrate 4 - Protein 4
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