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Four mason jars full of low carb taco salad on a white marble counter.

Taco Salad in a Jar (Low Carb)

This Low Carb Taco Salad in a Jar is perfect for work, school, or just life on the go. Meal prep these mason jar taco salads for a delicious lunch or light dinner that is ready to grab whenever hunger strikes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 880 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

For the dressing

For the salad

  • 1 tablespoon avocado or olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 3 tablespoons Mexican seasoning blend or a packet of store bought taco seasoning
  • 2 roma tomatoes seeded and chopped
  • 4 green onions chopped
  • 1/2 cup pickled jalapeños drained and chopped (optional)
  • 1 (15-ounce) can black beans drained and rinsed (omit for keto)
  • 2 avocados chopped
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 4 ounces cheddar cheese grated
  • 1 large head of romaine lettuce chopped
  • keto taco flavored chips (optional)

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the ranch dressing and salsa, set aside.
  • Heat your oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef, breaking it up with the meat chopper.
  • Add the Mexican seasoning if using and cook, stirring occasionally until no pink remains (about 8 to 10 minutes). *See Notes
  • Set meat aside and allow it to cool.
  • Divide the sauce equally among the 4 mason jars.
  • Equally, add the cooked ground beef, then top with chopped tomatoes, green onions, pickled jalapeno, black beans, avocado, cheese, and lettuce.
  • Place the lids on the jars and refrigerate.
  • To eat, dump the salad out into a bowl, stir to combine.
  • Top with crushed tortilla chips if using.

Notes

  • If using store-bought taco seasoning cook to package instructions.
  • The salad will keep in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
 
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Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is approximate only. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site. Erythritol carbs will not be included as it has a glycemic index of 0 (meaning it does not spike blood sugar) and it’s not metabolized. Net carbs are the total carbs minus fiber.

Disclaimer

Most of my recipes are low-carb (or keto) and gluten-free, but some are not. Please verify that a recipe fits your needs before using it. Recommended and linked products are not guaranteed to be gluten-free. Recipes may contain errors, so please use your common sense when following them. Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is approximate only. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site. Erythritol carbs will not be included as it has a glycemic index of 0 (meaning it does not spike blood sugar) and it’s not metabolized. Net carbs are the total carbs minus fiber.

Nutrition

Calories: 880kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 31gFat: 77gSaturated Fat: 23gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 24gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 109mgSodium: 825mgPotassium: 990mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1892IUVitamin C: 24mgCalcium: 256mgIron: 4mg
Keyword 30 minutes or less, american, beef, easy recipes, gluten-free, ground beef, Keto, keto recipes, kid friendly, Low Carb, lunch, main dish, make ahead, meal prep, salad, Sugar-Free
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