Meal Prep Chicken Taco Salad with Fiesta Lime Dressing
This Meal Prep Chicken Taco Salad with Fiesta Lime Dressing is a fresh, flavor-packed lunch that’s perfect for grab-and-go meals throughout the week. Layered in mason jars, it stays crisp and delicious with a zesty, creamy lime dressing at the bottom.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb of cooked seasoned chicken breast
- 1 cup black beans canned
- 1 cup corn canned
- 2/3 cup cherry tomatoes
- 3 cups of chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 small red preferred or white onion
- 1 jalapeño pepper
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons plain yogurt
- 3 tablespoons cup lime juice
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon taco seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Finely chop the onion, slice the jalapeño, and cut the cherry tomatoes in half.
Make the Dressing:
- In each of two 32-ounce mason jars, add the following to the bottom:
- 1 tablespoon sour cream
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon plain yogurt
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- ½ teaspoon taco seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Stir to mix the dressing in the bottom of each jar.
Layer the Ingredients:
- Add the following to each jar in this order:
- ½ cup black beans
- ½ cup corn
- ⅓ cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon sliced jalapeño
- ½ of an avocado, diced
- ½ cup cooked chicken breast, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro
- ½ cup chopped Romaine lettuce
Store and Serve:
- Seal the jars and keep them in the fridge for up to 3–4 days. When you're ready to eat, pour the contents into a bowl, toss everything together, and enjoy!