Taco Salad in a Jar

(from castro15’s recipe box)

Categories: Mason Jars

Ingredients

  • 1lb. ground beef
  • 2/3 cup water
  • 1 envelope taco seasoning
  • 1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
  • 1 tbsp. finely chopped red onion
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 tsp lemon juice
  • 3/4 cup sour cream
  • 3/4 cup salsa
  • 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 can sliced ripe olives, drained
  • 1 small cucumber, peeled and chopped
  • 5 green onions, chopped
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 4 cups shredded lettuce
  • Tortilla chips

Directions

  1. In a small skillet, cook the beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in water and taco seasoning. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Cool.

  2. In a small bowl, mash avocado with onion, garlic and lemon juice. In each of four mason jars, divide and layer ingredients in the following order, sour cream, salsa, beef, tomatoes, olives, cucumber, green onions, avocado mixture, cheese and lettuce. Cover jar and refrigerate until serving. Transfer salads into bowls; toss to combine. Serve with tortilla chips.

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