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The Perfect Mason Jar Taco Salad’s Amazing 5-Minute Prep

Mason Jar Taco Salad
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Create a delicious and portable taco salad in a jar, perfect for make-ahead lunches. This recipe layers ingredients to keep everything fresh and flavorful.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup cooked ground beef or turkey
  • 1/4 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1/4 cup corn
  • 1/4 cup chopped tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup shredded lettuce
  • 2 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons salsa
  • 1 tablespoon sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro (optional)
  • 1/4 avocado, sliced (optional)

Instructions

  1. Place salsa and sour cream/Greek yogurt at the bottom of the mason jar.
  2. Add the black beans and corn on top of the salsa mixture.
  3. Layer the cooked ground meat over the beans and corn.
  4. Add the chopped tomatoes.
  5. Top with shredded lettuce.
  6. Sprinkle shredded cheese over the lettuce.
  7. Add avocado slices and cilantro, if using.
  8. Seal the jar tightly.
  9. When ready to eat, shake the jar to combine the ingredients and pour into a bowl or eat directly from the jar.

Notes

  • You can substitute any cooked protein like shredded chicken or plant-based crumbles.
  • For a vegetarian option, omit the meat and add extra beans or lentils.
  • Adjust the amount of salsa and sour cream to your preference.
  • Add a squeeze of lime juice before serving for extra freshness.

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