Pasta Salad in a Jar

Pasta Salad in a Jar

Whether you’re packing a picnic or just an office lunch, this Mason jar meal not only helps with portability but also portion control. Starring Three Bridges® Organic Spinach and Cheese Tortellini, colorful veggies, and greens, the final product is definitely Instagram-worthy. Store in the refrigerator for up to a week. When it’s time to eat, just shake well and serve!

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Additional Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Yield:
1 mason jar
Servings:
2

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.

Cook’s Notes:

Romaine lettuce can be substituted for the mache.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

719
Calories
39g
Fat
67g
Carbs
29g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 719
% Daily Value *
Total Fat39g 50%
Saturated Fat13g 66%
Cholesterol76mg 25%
Sodium1027mg 45%
Total Carbohydrate67g 24%
Dietary Fiber6g 20%
Total Sugars4g
Protein29g
Vitamin C10mg 51%
Calcium442mg 34%
Iron2mg 13%
Potassium287mg 6%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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