On Tue, 19 Mar 2019 08:25:30 -0700 (PDT), Nancy2
> wrote:

>Janet US, I think that taco salad...what was called "Tex-Mex Dip," when it first appeared in
>a magazine in the 70s, is now referred to as a "Fiesta Platter," in some venues. I love it...but
>I never put the tortilla chips on the bottom (around the edge), but rather just served the chips
>alongside. Mine was layered with refried beans on the bottom, followed by guacamole, sour cream
>mixed with some taco flavoring, shredded cheese, diced tomatoes, diced olives (I used green
>ones because I don't like ripe ones), sliced scallions, and salsa. I usually put a dollop of the
>sour cream on top. Now I think I have to make some when I can taste again...maybe a half batch,
>knowing I will eat it until it's gone. ;-))
>
>N.

I remember when that was popular. I have that recipe around
somewhere. My taco salad doesn't have that layer of beans, followed
by a layer of sour cream mix followed by guac. Mine really is a salad
on top of a mound of beans. The dish you are talking about I always
thought of as a dip.
Janet US