Name: DIY Taco Salad Jars Recipe: Healthy, Portable, and Packed with Flavor
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef or turkey; 1 packet taco seasoning; ½ cup water; 1 cup salsa or taco dressing; 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed; 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or canned); 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 2 cups chopped romaine or iceberg lettuce; Optional: diced avocado, olives, green onions, or crushed tortilla chips

Ingredients

Scale

For the Taco Meat:

1 lb ground beef or turkey
1 packet taco seasoning
½ cup water

For the Salad Layers:

1 cup salsa or taco dressing
1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup corn kernels (fresh or canned)
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups chopped romaine or iceberg lettuce
Optional: diced avocado, olives, green onions, or crushed tortilla chips

Instructions

1. Cook the Taco Meat

Brown the meat in a skillet over medium heat.
Add taco seasoning and water. Simmer for 5–7 minutes until thick. Let it cool.

2. Layer Your Jars (Bottom to Top)

In quart-size mason jars, layer in this order:

Salsa or dressing
Taco meat (cooled)
Beans
Corn
Tomatoes
Cheese
Lettuce
Optional: Crushed tortilla chips or avocado (add just before eating)

3. Seal & Chill

Tightly seal jars with lids.
Store in fridge up to 4 days.

4. To Serve

Shake it up or dump into a bowl.
Add sour cream, hot sauce, or more dressing if you like.