Cheeseburger Salad-in-a-Jar

 

Cheeseburger Salad-in-a-Jar

Ingredients:

* 1 tsp avocado oil, or olive oil

* 1-1/2 lbs extra-lean ground beef

* 1/4 tsp sea salt

* 1 red onion, diced

* 1/2 cup dill pickles, chopped

* 2 cups cherry tomatoes, diced

* 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

* 4 cups lettuce of choice (romaine, bibb or butterhead), chopped

Sauce:

* 1 cup homemade mayo or plain Greek yogurt

* 3 Tbsps tomato puree, tomato passata, or ketchup

* 1/2 tsp chili powder, or to taste

* 1/2 tsp onion powder

* 1/2 tsp garlic powder

* 4 x 28 oz wide mouth jars with lids

Instructions:

* Heat your oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add beef and cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until nicely browned, about 8-10 minutes. Season with a pinch of sea salt and pepper.

* Set meat aside and allow it to cool.

* Meanwhile, prepare the remaining ingredients for the salad: dice the onion, tomatoes, and chop your lettuce.

* In a small bowl whisk all your burger sauce ingredients until well combined and divide equally among 4 wide-mouth mason jars.

* Equally add the cooked ground beef, then top with onions, tomatoes, pickles, cheese and lettuce.

* Set your lid on and refrigerate.

* Keeps great for 4-5 days stored in the fridge.

* Enjoy!