Like the title says, this is a great salad to take along to potlucks and picnics. If you want crisp taco shells, don't mix them in until right before serving.

Take Along Taco Salad

1 pound ground beef
3/4 cup water
1 (1.25-ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup mild to medium taco sauce
6 to 8 ounces corn tortilla chips, crumbled
2 cups shredded lettuce
1 cup chopped red onion
1 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese

Optional: chopped tomatoes, sliced ripe olives

1. Brown beef; drain. Add water and seasoning mix. Prepare according to seasoning mix directions; cool.
2. Combine sour cream and taco sauce in small bowl. Toss taco shells, lettuce, onion, cheese, tomatoes and olives in large, resealable plastic bag. Add beef mixture and sour cream mixture; toss well. Serve immediately or refrigerate. Top with additional taco sauce, if desired.

Makes 6 servings.

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