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Taco Salad Jars with Green Chile Yogurt Dressing - Classic taco salad, kicked up a notch with a fresh corn salsa + a creamy yogurt dressing. Prep on Sunday, eat for lunches all week! | foxeslovelemons.com

Taco Salad Jars with Green Chile Yogurt Dressing

Author: Lori Yates
Yield: 3 quart-sized jars*
Prep: 30 minutes
Cook: 8 minutes
Total: 38 minutes
My favorite thing about salad jars is how fresh everything stays!
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Ingredients

For the Taco Salad Jars:

  • ¾ pound ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
  • 1 cup halved grape tomatoes
  • ¾ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1 large head Romaine lettuce chopped
  • 2 cups blue corn chips lightly crushed

For the Corn Salsa:

  • 2 cups fresh corn kernels steamed and cooled (from about 5 ears)
  • 1 jalapeño pepper seeds removed, minced
  • ½ cup chopped cilantro
  • ½ cup finely chopped red onion
  • ¼ cup fresh lime juice
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

For the Green Chile Yogurt Dressing:

  • 1 container Greek yogurt 7 ounces
  • 2 tablespoons diced green chiles drained
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
  • Dash hot sauce I used sriracha

Instructions

  • In medium skillet, cook ground beef over medium-high heat 8 to 10 minutes or until cooked through. Drain excess fat; stir in taco seasoning. Transfer to bowl and let cool completely.

Make Corn Salsa:

  • In medium bowl, toss corn, jalapeño, cilantro, onion, lime juice, salt and pepper until well combined.

Make Green Chile Yogurt Dressing:

  • In small bowl, stir together yogurt, chiles, lime juice, cumin and hot sauce.

Make the Taco Salad Jars:

  • Divide Green Chile Yogurt Dressing equally among 3 wide-mouth quart mason jars. Divide ground beef over dressing. Layer Corn Salsa, tomatoes, cheese, lettuce and chips over beef. Top with lids and refrigerate up to 3 days. To serve, pour onto plate or bowl, stir and enjoy.

Notes

  • *This recipe makes 3 quart-sized salads, which I would consider a "dinner-sized" salad, or a lunch for a big appetite. You could also divide the ingredients between 5-6 wide-mouth pint mason jars for a smaller serving.
Calories: 905kcal, Carbohydrates: 69g, Protein: 42g, Fat: 54g, Saturated Fat: 17g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g, Monounsaturated Fat: 18g, Trans Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 112mg, Sodium: 1114mg, Potassium: 1495mg, Fiber: 10g, Sugar: 14g, Vitamin A: 19391IU, Vitamin C: 41mg, Calcium: 458mg, Iron: 6mg
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