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Course Main Course

Mason Jar Taco Salad

By: Elysia Cartlidge
Servings 1 serving
Set yourself up with a week of healthy lunches with this easy and delicious mason jar taco salad recipe! Savory taco meat, black beans, and lots of fresh veggies are layered in a jar prefilled with homemade chili lime dressing. Just toss and serve for an instant meal that will feel as good as it tastes!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes

Ingredients
  

For the dressing

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1/2 tablespoon water
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (or 1 minced garlic clove)
  • 1/2 teaspoon honey (optional)
  • Pinch of each salt and pepper

For the taco salad

  • 1/4 cup no-salt added black beans
  • 1/2 cup leftover taco meat
  • 1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes (or sub in diced red pepper)
  • 1/4 cup corn kernels
  • 1/8th of an avocado, diced
  • 2 tablespoons diced red onion
  • 2 tablespoons grated cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce

Instructions

  • In the bottom of the jar, mix together the ingredients for the dressing.
  • In the order listed, layer the ingredients on top of the dressing: beans, taco meat, halved cherry tomatoes, corn, avocado, red onion, cheddar cheese, shredded lettuce.
  • Store in the fridge for up to 4 days. When ready to serve, dump into a bowl and mix together to combine.

Notes

  • You can use whatever leftover taco meat you have on hand to make this salad jar or use some of this crockpot taco meat!
  • To prevent a soggy salad, keep your jar upright in the fridge and your lunch bag.
  • It's important to layer the ingredients in the proper order. This will help keep the ingredients as fresh as possible. The red onion layered on top of the avocado will also help prevent the avocado from browning.

Nutrition

Calories: 469kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 34gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 77mgSodium: 342mgPotassium: 927mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 5358IUVitamin C: 28mgCalcium: 213mgIron: 5mg
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