Austin's Texas Taco Salad

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Austin's is a great local restaurant here in reno and lake tahoe. i have not made this salad, but have eaten it there many times and it is wonderful. the recipe comes from austin's in a cookbook called in good taste". a great way to use up your left over chili."

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Steps

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Place mixed greens in a large salad bowl.

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Add warmed chili meat , sliced olives , tortilla chips , tomatoes and shredded cheddar cheese.

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Add a dollop of sour cream and chives on top.

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To serve , add ranch dressing and mix thoroughly.

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Divide among 4 salad plates.

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Place additional dollop of sour cream and chives on each plate and serve.

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Yummy !.

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Ingredients

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mixed salad greens, chili, black olives, tortilla chips, chopped tomato, cheddar cheese, sour cream, chives, ranch dressing