Pasta Salad in a Jar

Pasta salad in a jar is a convenient and delicious way to enjoy a nutritious meal on the go. It’s a versatile dish that can be customized with a variety of ingredients to suit your taste preferences. Whether you’re looking for a quick and easy lunch option to take to work or a portable meal for a picnic or road trip, pasta salad in a jar is the perfect solution.

Pasta Salad in a Jar
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Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

5 mins

Additional Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Servings:

2

Yield:

1 mason jar

Ingredients

1 (9 ounce) package spinach and cheese tortellini (such as Three Bridges® Tortellini)
1 (4 ounce) jar pesto (such as Three Bridges® Pesto)
¼ cup halved, seeded, and sliced English cucumber
¼ cup halved cherry tomatoes
¼ cup matchstick-sized pieces red onion
½ cup chopped mache (lamb's lettuce)
1 canning jar
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook tortellini in the boiling water until they float to the top, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain water. Place in the refrigerator to cool, about 15 minutes.

Step 2

Layer pesto, cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, tortellini, and mache into the canning jar; season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

719

Calories

39g

Fat

67g

Carbs

29g

Protein

Complement

The beauty of pasta salad in a jar lies in its simplicity and portability. By layering the ingredients in a mason jar, you can easily transport your meal without worrying about it getting soggy or spilling. Plus, the jar allows you to easily mix and distribute the dressing and toppings when you’re ready to eat. With endless possibilities for flavor combinations, from classic Italian to Mediterranean and beyond, pasta salad in a jar is a convenient and tasty way to enjoy a satisfying meal on the move.