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Tortellini Caprese Mason Jar Salad
The BEST Mason Jar Salad recipes that only take 15 minutes to prep and stay good for up to 5 days! I have a BBQ Chicken Salad, Thai Salad, Greek Salad, or Tortellini Caprese Salad, and a printable with all the recipes. Say hello to your favorite meal prep lunch!
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 salad jars
Calories: 571 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Salad
- 10 oz cheese tortellini , refrigerated brand
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes , halved
- ½ red onion , diced
- 1 orange bell pepper , diced
- ½ English cucumber , chopped
- 5-6 cups mixed greens lettuce
- 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbles , or parmesan or mini mozzarella balls
- salt and pepper to taste
Vinaigrette
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 4 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic , minced
- 2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons honey
Add-In Ideas:
- garbanzo beans , white or black beans
- corn
- fresh basil leaves
- artichoke hearts
Instructions
- Cook tortellini according to package instructions. Drain, rinse under cold water and set aside.
- Make Dressing: Add all dressing ingredients to a bowl then whisk well to combine. Taste and adjust seasonings, as desired.
- Assemble: Divide dressing among the mason jars. Add onion, cherry tomatoes, tortellini, cucumber, orange bell pepper, onion and cheese. Top with lettuce-- tightly pack the jar. Add a pinch of salt and pepper and then apply mason jar lid. Refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- Serve: Invert mason jar salad into a bowl, and enjoy!
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Notes
- Don't miss this printable for ALL FOUR of my Mason Jar Salad Recipes!
Nutrition Information
Calories
571kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
45g
(15%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
38g
(58%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
21g
Cholesterol
44mg
(15%)
Sodium
857mg
(36%)
Potassium
487mg
(14%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
6543IU
(131%)
Vitamin C
62mg
(69%)
Calcium
246mg
(25%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4salad jars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 571
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 571kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 38g | 58% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Cholesterol | 44mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 857mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 487mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 6543IU | 131% |
| Vitamin C | 62mg | 69% |
| Calcium | 246mg | 25% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.