Taco Salad in a Jar

Taco Salad in a Jar

like a deconstructed taco

Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 5m
Cook Time: 15m
Total Time: 20m
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (25 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

539
Calories
17.9g
Fat
90mg
Cholesterol
386mg
Sodium
60.6g
Carbohydrate
41.7g
Protein
Taco Salad in a Jar

Recipe Description

I love to make this Taco Salad in a Jar for picnics. The combination of turkey cooked with taco seasoning and the corn and black beans just says tacos to me. It’s like a deconstructed taco in salad form. Delicious!

Place turkey in a skillet with oil. Season with salt and taco seasoning. Cook until golden and cooked through. Leave to cool for a few minutes. Layer ground turkey, black beans, corn, romaine, cheese, and tomatoes into jars. Pack up your cooler and enjoy this taco salad at a picnic.

To make my version of Taco Salad in a Jar, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Taco Salad in a Jar

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Steps to make

  1. 1

    Heat oil

    1 min
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    Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet.

  2. 2

    Add turkey and season

    1 min
    Step 2 - Taco Salad in a Jar

    Add 1 pound of turkey to the skillet and season with salt and 1 tablespoon of taco seasoning.

  3. 3

    Cook turkey

    8 min
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    Cook the ground turkey. Use the back of a wooden spoon or spatula to break large chunks of turkey and cook for 8 to 10 minutes until deeply golden and cooked through.

  4. 4

    Cool

    5 min
    Step 4 - Taco Salad in a Jar

    Set the cooked turkey to one side and let cool for 5 minutes.

  5. 5

    Layer ingredients in jars

    5 min
    Step 5 - Taco Salad in a JarStep 5 - Taco Salad in a JarStep 5 - Taco Salad in a Jar

    Layer the cooled ground turkey at the bottom of six mason jars. Add layers of black beans, corn, romaine, cheese, and tomatoes.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Step 6 - Taco Salad in a Jar

    Serve at your next picnic.

This Taco Salad in a Jar is a perfect picnic recipe! Try it out at your next lunch al fresco and don’t forget to come back and leave a review if you try this recipe.

About the author

Jelena Mardere

Jelena is an interior designer and young mom! As a busy working mom, her time is precious so she’s always looking for a quick and efficient way to get things done. Jelena is very creative, but has a strong practical side. She loves trying new things and travels a lot, especially around Europe. The kitchen is Jelena’s safe space, where she can let her creative side out and dedicate herself to her favorite hobby - cooking!

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (25 reviews)
Yankee
November 30, 2023
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Simply scrumptious salad!

María Gonzalez
October 15, 2023
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Delicious

Renee
October 3, 2023
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Superb! I made this Taco Salad in a Jar for a picnic with friends, and it was a hit! The layers of turkey, black beans, and corn were so fresh. Plus, it's so easy to prepare. Perfect for sunny days out!

Emily
October 3, 2023
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I made this Taco Salad in a Jar for our family picnic last weekend. Everyone loved it, especially my husband. It was easy to make and just perfect with the fresh ingredients and turkey. Will deffinetly make again!

Olivia Johnson
July 17, 2023
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Simply scrumptious meal!

Zoe Johnson
June 1, 2023
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This Taco Salad in a Jar is a family fave. I made it for our picnic last weekend, and everyone loved how fresh and tasty it was. So easy!

Wendy Smith
July 29, 2022
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Superb! I made this Taco Salad in a Jar for our family picnic last week. It was so easy to prepare and everyone loved it. The turkey was packed with flavor, and it was fun to eat a salad that tastes like a taco! Can't wait to make it again.

Tracy Thompson
September 11, 2021
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Simply the best! I took this to a picnic last weekend and everyone loved it. The combination of flavours is outstanding and it’s so easy to make. Perfect for sunny days out!.

Sam
July 22, 2021
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Simply delicious meal!

Xander
April 27, 2021
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Super!

Nancy Sheely
April 17, 2021
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I think i'll stick to the chicken quinoa jar instead it has more taste to it this one is kinda bland.

Aryana Gicker
April 6, 2021
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Missing the crunch of the taco sadly, its good but the shell really does make a difference.

Lara Boore
March 24, 2021
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Made it today for my kids to take to lunch and they came back telling me how all their friends were jealous because they didnt have cool colorful jars lol.

sloanderico
March 22, 2021
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Tasty and unique design for sure but you can't fit too much in a jar so i'd say its not the best if youre going for a full meal, but works if youre going for a lunch or snack type of thing.

Leona Eghbali
March 19, 2021
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Adorable little taco salad! too cute and small portions are the way to go when on a diet like myself.

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