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Dorito Turkey Taco Jar

Course Salad
Cuisine American
Keyword make ahead lunch, mason jar salad, taco salad in a jar, turkey taco meal prep
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 5 jars
A taco salad layered in a jar with seasoned ground turkey, beans, veggies and romaine, with crushed chips bagged separately. Make five jars ahead and keep them chilled for up to 3 days.

Ingredients

Salad

  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 taco seasoning packet
  • 10 tbsp Catalina dressing
  • 15 cherry tomatoes
  • 2 green bell peppers chopped
  • 1/2 medium onion chopped
  • One 15-oz can pinto beans drained
  • One 4-oz can sliced olives drained
  • 10 tbsp shredded cheddar
  • 10 cups chopped romaine
  • 30 Doritos (6 per jar)

Directions

  • Prepare: Cook the turkey with the taco seasoning following the seasoning directions, then let it cool. Put six crushed chips in a separate small bag for each jar.
  • Assemble: Add the Catalina, tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, pinto beans, 1/4 cup taco turkey per jar, olives, cheddar, and lettuce. Keep the bagged chips dry, on top or separate, and sprinkle them on after tossing.
  • Store: Refrigerate right away; for meal prep, eat within 3 days.
  • Serve: Hold the jar upright until you are ready to eat. Tip it into a bowl, toss with the dressing, and serve cold.

Notes

This recipe intentionally yields leftover cooked taco meat.
Keep refrigerated at 40°F (4°C) or below.

Nutrition

Serving: 431g | Calories: 503kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 7.3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 89mg | Sodium: 965mg | Potassium: 946mg | Fiber: 6.7g | Sugar: 9.6g | Vitamin A: 10842IU | Vitamin C: 51mg | Calcium: 253mg | Iron: 5.8mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for 5 jars; ground turkey counted as 93% lean ground turkey, raw weight, seasoning packet counted as chili powder (as the seasoning mix, Catalina dressing counted as Thousand Island dressing, One 15-oz can pinto beans counted as canned pinto beans (one can 250 g), One 4-oz can sliced olives counted as ripe olives (one 4-oz can 113 g), Doritos counted as nacho tortilla chips. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.