Sunday, December 11, 2016

Turkey Taco Jar Salads


 1lb lean ground turkey
1 package of taco seasoning (1tbsp chili powder, 1 tsp cumin, ½ tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp sea salt)
 2 Bells peppers of choice, diced
1 large seedless cucumber, sliced into quarters
 ½ cup dry brown rice, cooked according to package
 1 cup frozen corn, cooked
1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
½ jar of salsa
1 large container of fresh baby spinach or salad greens
Bolthouse Farms yogurt dressing of choice, I prefer Cilantro Avocado
5 (24oz) mason jars

 Brown turkey meat over medium heat until no longer pink. Drain meat and return to heat. Add in taco seasoning and ¼ cup of water. Allow to cook until bubbly then remove from heat.

Line up mason jars and add in layers the rest of the ingredients:   First pour in 1tbsp of dressing to the bottom of each jar, add 2 spoonfuls of salsa, then dividing evenly amongst all of the jars.  Add in this order: cucumber, peppers, corn, rice, beans, turkey and then greens on top.


 Cover with lids and store in fridge for up to 5 days.