Mexican Chef Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

Salad
1 lb ground beef
chili powder, to taste
cumin, to taste
garlic salt, to taste
1 head lettuce, shredded
1 red onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
4 tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
1/2 cup black olives, sliced
1 (8 ounce) bag tortilla chips, coarsely crushed
1 lb cheddar cheese, grated
Dressing
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/3 cup jarred salsa or 1/3 cup picante sauce, to taste
1 - 1 1/2 teaspoon cumin, to taste

Preparation

Salad:.
Brown ground beef in a skillet. Season with chili powder, cumin, and garlic salt to taste. Drain and set aside to cool.
Combine all salad ingredients. Toss to mix well.
Prepare dressing and pour over top. Toss and serve.
Dressing:.
Combine all dressing ingredients at least an hour in advance. Refrigerate until ready to use.