Thanks to those who answered, but I finally found my Taco Salad! It was called "Mexican Chef Salad" with "1000 Island Dressing" and appears to have been in the March, 2008 newsletter and sent in by Judy from Alaska (everyone's names mix and mingle for me!).

Here it is if anyone is interested. It has become a meal that my family thoroughly enjoys!


Mexican Chef Salad

1 onion, chopped
1 head lettuce, chopped
4 tomatoes, chopped
1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup 1000 Island Dressing
1 lb. lean ground beef
1 bag tortilla chips
1/4 tsp. salt
1 can (15 oz.) kidney, or small red beans
Mix chopped vegetables with cheese. Brown beef and add beans and salt; simmer on low heat about 10 minutes. Cool slightly. Crush up tortilla chips coarsely, and add to vegetables, along with the meat-bean mixture. Toss with 1000 Island Dressing and serve immediately.

This does not store well, if have any leftovers, as it will get soggy, but it is guaranteed to disappear quickly! We have it often as a main dish, when don't care to have anything real heavy. Judy (in Alaska)
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1000 Island Dressing

*1 pint (2 cups) Miracle Whip
2/3 cup sugar
4 tsp. fresh lemon juice
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
4 green onions with tops, diced
1 green pepper, diced fine
4 tbsp. catsup
2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
Mix together well and pour into a quart jar and refrigerate. *can use mayonnaise in place of Miracle Whip Could probably use Splenda in place of the sugar, if need to watch sugar intake.

Delicious! Judy (in Alaska)
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Thanks again! Rachel from Virginia Beach

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