Awesome Taco Salad Mason Jar Lunch
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A fun and healthy taco salad layered in a mason jar, perfect for packing kid-friendly lunches.
- Author: Amelia Carmichael
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Layering
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1/4 cup cooked ground beef or turkey
- 1/4 cup shredded lettuce
- 2 tablespoons salsa
- 2 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons black beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 tablespoons corn
- 1 tablespoon crushed tortilla chips
- 1 tablespoon sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Add cooked ground meat to the bottom of the mason jar.
- Layer salsa over the meat.
- Add shredded lettuce.
- Next, add shredded cheese.
- Add black beans and corn.
- Top with crushed tortilla chips.
- Add a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt.
- Seal the jar tightly and refrigerate until ready to eat.
- When ready to serve, shake the jar to mix the ingredients or pour into a bowl.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute the meat with seasoned lentils or refried beans.
- Adjust the spice level by using mild or spicy salsa.
- You can add other favorite taco toppings like diced tomatoes, avocado, or cilantro.
- Pack the tortilla chips separately if you prefer them to stay crunchy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg