PASTA SALAD IN A JAR

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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!

Provided by m_foodie

Categories Salad Pasta Salad Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

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

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 718.8 calories, Carbohydrate 66.6 g, Cholesterol 75.7 mg, Fat 39.1 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 29.2 g, SaturatedFat 13.1 g, Sodium 1027.4 mg, Sugar 4.3 g