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Close-up of a mason jar filled with Mediterranean pasta salad, featuring rotini pasta, sun-dried tomatoes, and greens.

Mediterranean Pasta Salad Jars

A healthy and vibrant pasta salad layered in jars for easy meal prep and transport. Perfect for a light lunch.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 jars
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 ounces Rotini pasta or other short pasta shape
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup Cucumber diced
  • 1/2 cup Red onion finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives pitted and halved
  • 1/4 cup Fresh parsley chopped
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • Salt to taste Salt
  • Black pepper to taste Black pepper

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • Large bowl
  • Mason jars

Method
 

  1. Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water. Transfer to a large bowl.
  2. Add the halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, chopped red onion, halved Kalamata olives, and chopped parsley to the bowl with the pasta.
  3. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper for the dressing.
  4. Pour the dressing over the pasta and vegetables. Toss gently to combine.
  5. Divide the pasta salad evenly among four mason jars. Seal the jars and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 12gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 6gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 15mg

Notes

You can add grilled chicken, chickpeas, or feta cheese for extra protein and flavor. Store the jars in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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