This layered taco salad is the ultimate grab-and-go meal. Packed with savory chorizo, creamy guacamole, and fresh pico de gallo, it is a fun and customizable way to enjoy taco flavors anywhere. It works as a main course salad or a hearty dip.
Servings 3servings
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine American, Mexican
Ingredients
9tablespoonsof refried beans
9tablespoonsof pico de gallo
9tablespoonsof cooked chorizo sausage
9tablespoonsof guacamole
9tablespoonsof sour cream
9tablespoonsof queso fresco or a cheese of your choice
Equipment
3 eight ounce mason jars with lids
Method
This recipe is for 3 jars of layered taco salad
Use a spoon to add 3 tablespoons and layer each ingredient, refried beans through queso fresco into the 8 ounce mason jar.
Serving Size This recipe makes enough for three 8-ounce jars. If you want a larger main meal, you can double the quantities and use pint-sized (16oz) jars, perhaps adding a layer of shredded lettuce or rice.
Temperature While these are kept in the fridge, letting the jar sit at room temperature for about 10 to 15 minutes before eating can help the flavors shine and soften the bean layer slightly.
Chips Do not put tortilla chips inside the jar as they will get soft. Pack them in a separate baggie if you want crunch.
Work Week Meal PrepThis recipe as written makes three jars. If you are prepping for a full Monday through Friday work week, I recommend doubling the ingredient quantities. This yields six jars, which covers lunch for every workday plus one bonus jar for a quick weekend snack or an easy dinner.