Desert Salad

 is a consumable item in Fallout: New Vegas.

Characteristics
is a food item which can be crafted at a campfire with a Survival skill of 55 or above. It provides a very high amount of health over a short period of time, healing 165 HP at the Survival skill necessary to craft it. It is also one of a minority of food items which provide significant restoration to both the player's Dehydration and Starvation levels while in Hardcore mode. These factors, combined with its very low weight, make it an attractive option to players favoring the Survival skill.

is not sold by any merchants, nor does it appear anywhere in the game. The only way to obtain this item is through the use of a campfire.

Recipe
(Increase or reduce ingredient portions to taste)


 * 1 lb. extra lean ground beef (turkey may be substituted)
 * 6 oz. tortilla chips
 * 1 firm tomato
 * 1/2 head of iceberg lettuce, cut
 * 1 16oz. bottle of Catalina
 * 3 oz. pinto beans
 * 6 oz. sliced olives
 * 1 avocado (optional)
 * 4 oz. cheddar cheese
 * dressing

Brown the meat, drain.

In large bowl, mix lettuce, beans, and olives. Crush chips and add. Cut tomato into small chunks and add to bowl. Shred cheese and add. Slice avocado and add. Add meat. Toss with dressing. Serve.

Makes 4-6 portions.

Behind the scenes

 * Desert salad is a direct reference to the recipe featured in the Fallout game manual, alongside the Mushroom Cloud recipe.