Jackie's Health Tip of the Week 3/12/17
Easy make ahead lunch idea!
CHOPPED TACO MASON JAR SALAD
Ingredients: (Organic if possible)
5 wide mouth quart size mason jars
1 lb. ground free range organic turkey.
(Without antibiotics or growth hormones)
1 can black beans, drained (low sodium)
1 packet taco seasoning (Use Simply Organic Brand or make your own! CLICK HERE for the recipe)
1¼ cups salsa (low sodium and no sugar added)
5 tablespoons plain organic Greek yogurt
1 quart cherry tomatoes, halved
5 mini cucumbers, sliced
1 small to medium red onion, chopped
2 avocados, chopped
Juice from half of a lime
11 ounce jar pickled jalapeños, drained and chopped
5 cups chopped romaine lettuce
Directions:
- In a medium pan cook ground turkey until no longer pink. Add black beans, taco seasoning, and the amount of water stated in seasoning packet directions. Let taco mixture cool.
- Divide ingredients among mason jars starting with salsa then adding Greek yogurt, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, jalapeños, avocados, taco meat, then lettuce. Place lid on and close tight. No need to vacuum seal or anything like that.
- When ready to eat, shake real well, then pour into a bowl and enjoy.
*These salads can be made 5-6 days ahead of time.
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