Description
A layered taco salad prepared in a jar for easy transport and serving.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked ground beef or turkey
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped romaine lettuce
- 1/4 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 tablespoons sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a small skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground meat and taco seasoning. Cook until meat is browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- In a jar (pint size recommended), layer the ingredients starting with the dressing/wettest items at the bottom to prevent sogginess. Add salsa first.
- Next, add the black beans.
- Add the cooked seasoned meat.
- Add the shredded cheese.
- Add the lettuce last.
- Seal the jar tightly. When ready to eat, shake the jar well to distribute the dressing and contents, then eat directly from the jar or pour into a bowl.
Notes
- You can substitute your preferred protein, such as shredded chicken or lentils.
- For a lower fat option, use fat-free Greek yogurt instead of sour cream.
- Prepare up to three days in advance for quick meals.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 7 min
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Layering
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 15
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 80
Keywords: taco salad, salad in a jar, meal prep, ground beef, quick lunch, layered salad