Salad Shakers

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 lb ground beef (95% lean)
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• salt
• iceberg lettuce (10 - 12 ounces lettuce, red cabbage, carrots) or romaine mixed salad green (10 - 12 ounces lettuce, red cabbage, carrots)
• 1 cup diced tomato
• 1/2 cup canned black beans, rinsed, drained
• 1/2 cup frozen corn, defrosted, drained
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup prepared ranch dressing
• 1/4-1/3 cup crunchy corn tortilla strips (see instructions below for strips) or 1/4-1/3 cup crushed baked corn tortilla chips (see instructions below for strips)

Recipe

• 1 brown ground beef with garlic in large nonstick skillet over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, breaking beef up into 1/2-inch crumbles. pour off drippings, if necessary. stir in water, chili powder, cumin and salt; cook and stir 1 minute to blend flavors. cool slightly.
• 2 place salad mix, beef, tomato, beans, corn and cheese, if desired, in large bowl with lid. top with dressing; close lid securely or cover bowl tightly with plastic wrap. shake gently to combine. top with tortilla strips, if desired.
• 3 to make single servings, place 1-1/2 cups salad mix, about 2/3 cup beef mixture, 1/4 cup tomato, 2 tablespoons beans, 2 tablespoons corn and 2 tablespoons cheese, if desired, in small bowl with lid. top with 2 tablespoons dressing; close lid securely. shake gently to combine. top with tortilla strips, if desired.
• 4 crunchy tortilla strips: cut 2 corn tortillas in half, then crosswise into ¼-inch-wide strips. place strips in single layer on baking sheet. spray tortilla strips lightly with nonstick cooking spray. bake 4 to 8 minutes at 400ºf or until crisp.