Vegan Taco Salad in a Jar
🌱 Vegan Taco Salad in a Jar 🥗
This Vegan Taco Salad in a Jar is meal-prep taco night in a mason jar — creamy taco dressing on the bottom, seasoned plant crumbles, onion, tomato, vegan cheese, and lettuce packed on top. Shake it into a bowl when you’re hungry. No dairy. No soggy lettuce if you layer it right.
I love making three jars on Sunday and grabbing one for lunch. Cool the crumbles before they go in the jar or they wilt everything. 💚
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Why You’ll Love This Salad 💚
- 🌱 Completely vegan
- 🫙 Meal-prep in jars
- 🌮 Taco-night flavor
- 🧀 Shredded vegan cheese
- 🥬 Lettuce stays crisp
- ⏱️ Lunch in 2 minutes
The Secret to a Jar That Isn’t Soggy
Dressing goes in first. Then the heavy, wet stuff — crumbles, onion, tomato. Cheese next. Lettuce last, packed to the lid. That wall of ingredients keeps the dressing away from the greens until you shake.
Frequently Asked Questions ❓
How long do the jars keep? 🧊
3–4 days in the fridge. Keep them upright.
What vegan meat works? 🫘
Any taco-seasoned crumble. Lentils work too.
Can I add chips? 🌮
Pack them separately so they stay crunchy. Crush them over the bowl when you eat.
🌱 Vegan Taco Salad in a Jar
Ingredients 🛒
For the Dressing
- ½ cup vegan mayo or unsweetened plant yogurt
- 2 tablespoons salsa
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
- Pinch of salt
For the Jars
- 12 oz vegan ground crumbles
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- ½ cup diced onion
- 1 cup diced tomato
- ¾ cup shredded vegan cheddar
- 4 cups shredded lettuce
- Optional: pickled jalapeños
Instructions 👩🍳
- Cook the vegan crumbles with taco seasoning until browned. Cool completely.
- Whisk the dressing and divide it among 3 wide-mouth mason jars.
- Layer in this order: dressing, crumbles, onion, tomato, jalapeños if using, vegan cheese, lettuce.
- Pack the lettuce to the top and seal.
- When ready to eat, shake into a bowl and toss.
Nutrition
| Nutrient | Per jar (1/3) |
|---|---|
| Calories | 320 |
| Protein | 16g |
| Net carbohydrates | 14g |
| Total carbohydrates | 18g |
| Fiber | 4g |
| Total fat | 20g |
| Sodium | 780mg |
Estimates based on vegan crumbles, taco dressing, and shredded vegan cheese. Exact numbers may vary by brand.
Notes & Tips 💡
- Black beans or corn can go in above the crumbles.
- Use wide-mouth pint or quart jars so you can pack the layers.
- If the dressing is thick, loosen it with a splash of salsa or lime.
- Don’t add avocado to the jar unless you eat it the same day.
This Vegan Taco Salad in a Jar is layered, creamy, and ready when you are. Taco salad that actually survives the fridge. 🥗🌱
If you make it, I’d love to hear how it turned out — leave a comment or tag me!
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