Taco Salad in a Mason Jar Recipe

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground pork is often less expensive.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt is higher in protein and lower in fat.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese has fewer calories, while processed cheese can be more affordable.

Fry ground beef with chili powder and cumin until cooked.

Remove ground beef from heat and cool in the fridge.

Spoon Greek yogurt and salsa into the bottom of a mason jar as dressing.

Layer kidney beans, corn, and tomatoes into the jar.

Add cooked ground beef to the jar.

Sprinkle in white cheddar cheese.

Add avocado and drizzle lime juice on top.

Layer in lettuce and cilantro to finish.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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