My Favorite Salad Recipe

One of the traditions at the Ladies Tea is a recipe exchange.

The first year we made these cute binders for every guest:

We ask each guest to bring 1-2 of their favorite recipes. This year we have requested that guests bring their favorite salad recipe. We then make copies so everyone can add the recipes to their individual binders.

I must say that my family has been blessed with some amazing chefs! Everyone loves the exchange. Even my cousin's young daughter is excited and has already informed us that her recipe is smashed avocado. :) While some recipes are a little more involved, they are all shared with love.

This may be giving away too much, but I'm going to share my favorite salad recipe with you...

Taco Salad

from Vale Elementary School Cookbook

1 pound hamburger

1 head iceberg lettuce

4 tomatoes, chopped

1 small onion, chopped

1 avocado, sliced

4 oz. shredded cheddar cheese

8 oz. Thousand Island Dressing

taco sauce

6 oz. crushed Doritos

1 can kidney beans

Brown hamburger and drain. Add beans and heat through. Tear lettuce into a large bowl. Add tomatoes, onion and avocado. Mix in cheese, dressing and taco sauce to taste. Crush in Doritos. Add hamburger/bean mixture.

yum!