Authentic Tostada Salad Recipe from Mexico with Beef and Beans

Ingredients

• 1 head of lettuce
• 2 carrots, grated
• 1/4 head of red cabbage
• 1/2 red onion
• 3 tomatoes
• 2 cups of grated cheddar cheese
• 1/2 bag of corn chips
• 1 (8 oz (227 g)) bottle of 1000 island salad dressing
• 1 1/2 lb (680 g) of ground beef, browned
• 1 (4 oz (113 g)) package of taco seasoning
• 2 cups of water
• 1 large can of kidney beans
• 1 can of refried beans (optional)