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Taco Salads in a Jar

Taco Salads in a Jar

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Taco Salads in a Jar

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Taco Salads in a Jar

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  • Author: Amy MS, RD, LDN
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 2 Salads 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian
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Description

Taco Salads in a Jar are an easy and delicious meal prep! With layers of beans, veggies and the simplest dressing these salads will elevate your lunch game!

Ingredients

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  • 4 tbsp Salsa
  • 4 tbsp Greek Yogurt
  • 1 Can, 15oz Black Beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup Frozen Corn
  • 1 Orange Bell Pepper, diced
  • 1 pint Cherry Tomatoes, sliced in half lengthwise
  • 1–2 tbsp Jarred Jalapenos
  • 1 cup Romaine Lettuce
  • Optional: 1/2 cup Crushed Taco Shell, 1/4 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Instructions

  1. Set out two large mason jars.
  2. Pour 2 tbsp salsa into the bottom of each jar. Top with 2 tbsp Greek Yogurt.
  3. Add 1/2 of the rinsed black beans to each jar.
  4. Next add 1/2 cup frozen corn to each jar.
  5. Top the corn with half of the cherry tomatoes and 1-2 tbsp jalapenos.
  6. Finally, top each jar with 1/2 cup Romaine lettuce.
  7. Seal your jars with lids and pop them into the refrigerator until you are ready to enjoy!

Equipment

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Lunch, Salad
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 Salad
  • Calories: 317
  • Sugar: 11g
  • Sodium: 664mg
  • Fat: 2.5g
  • Carbohydrates: 60g
  • Fiber: 17g
  • Protein: 19g
  • Cholesterol: 4.4mg

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Greek Chickpea Salad in a Jar

Greek Chickpea Salad in a Jar

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Greek Chickpea Salad in a Jar

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Greek Chickpea Salad in a Jar

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5 from 1 review

  • Author: Amy MS, RD, LDN
  • Total Time: 8 minutes
  • Yield: 2 Salads 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian
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Description

Chickpea Greek Salad is the easiest and tastiest plant-based meal prep!

Ingredients

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Chickpea Greek Salad:

  • 1 Can, 15 oz Chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 Cucumber, Peeled, Seeded and Diced
  • 1/2 cup Cherry Tomatoes, sliced in half lengthwise
  • 1/4 cup Kalamata Olives
  • 1/4 cup Banana Peppers
  • 1/2 cup Feta Cheese
  • 1 cup Mixed Greens

Greek Salad Vinaigrette:

  • 1/3 cup Red Wine or Balsamic Vinegar
  • 1/3 cup Olive Oil
  • 2 tsp Dijon Mustard
  • 2 tsp Honey
  • 1 tsp Oregano
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Ground Black Pepper

Instructions

  1. Add all the Greek Vinaigrette ingredients to a small bowl or mason jar and whisk to combine.
  2. Get out two large mason jars for the salads.
  3. Add 2 tbsp Greek Salad Vinaigrette to the bottom of each of the jars.
  4. Next, add the salad ingredients. 1/2 can of the drained, rinsed chickpeas to each jar.
  5. Then half the diced cucumber, half the cherry tomatoes, half kalamata olives and half banana peppers.
  6. Top with 1/4 cup feta cheese in each jar and finally 1/2 cup of Mixed Greens on top.
  7. Put the mason jar lid on and store in the refrigerator until you are ready to dig in!

Equipment

  • Prep Time: 8 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No Cook
  • Cuisine: Greek

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 Salad
  • Calories: 204
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 643mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Carbohydrates: 17g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 33mg

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