Cheeseburger Mason Jar Salad

Yield: 4 servings

Per serving: 1 lean, 3 green, 3 condiments

Prep Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 1¼ lb. 90% lean ground beef

• ¼ tsp salt, divided

• ¼ tsp ground black pepper

• 4 oz. reduced-fat, shredded cheddar cheese

• ¼ cup white vinegar

• ¼ cup water

• ½ cup thinly sliced cucumber

• 1 tbsp yellow mustard

• 6 tbsp lemon juice

• 8 cups chopped leaf lettuce

• 1 cup diced fresh tomatoes

• 2 scallions, chopped

• 4, quart-sized mason jars

Directions

1. Heat up a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Spray pan with non-stick spray.

2. Add ground beef and brown all sides, breaking up any clumps; season with salt and pepper. Drain and allow to cool.

3. Bring vinegar, water, and a pinch of salt to a boil. Pour liquid over cucumbers and set aside to make pickles. Drain the juice when ready to serve.

4. Whisk together the mustard and lemon juice to make a vinaigrette.

5. For 1 portion, fill a quart-sized mason jar with 1½ tablespoons of lemon mustard vinaigrette, ¼ cup of tomatoes, 4 ounces cooked ground beef, 2 tablespoons of pickles, 2 cups lettuce, 1 ounce of shredded cheese, and ¼ of the scallions.

Note: Substitute a low-carbohydrate vegetarian option, such as 1¼ lbs. (total) Impossible

Burger, for the ground beef.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving: 360 calories, 38g protein, 7g carbohydrate, 20g fat