Vegetarian Italian Pasta Salad
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Vegetarian Italian Pasta Salad
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Flavorful Vegetarian Italian Pasta Salad Jar is loaded with fresh veggies, savory olives and delicious mozzarella pearls. Everything gets dressed in a light, homemade Italian vinaigrette for a wonderful explosion of flavors. Assembled in a jar, it makes the perfect grab-n-go lunch or dinner that’s easy to customize.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb bowtie pasta or pasta of choice
- 2/3 cup cucumber peeled and chopped
- 1/3 cup kalamata olives sliced
- 5 ounces cherry tomato sliced
- 1 cup banana pepper sliced
- 8 ounces mozzarella pearls
- 2 cups spinach chopped, or arugula
- 1 cup red onion finely diced
Dressing:
- ⅔ cup olive oil or avocado oil
- 2 garlic peeled and minced, cloves
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar or rice Vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- ½ teaspoon oregano dried
- ½ teaspoon basil dried
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper cracked
Instructions
- First, cook the pasta. Follow the cooking instructions according to the package directions. Do not overcook the pasta.
- Then, you will drain the pasta and rinse it in cold water until the pasta is fully cooled. Set aside.
- In a small bowl add all the dressing ingredients. Set aside. You may make the dressing a day ahead.
- Set up 6 Quart size mason jars.
- Divide the dressing evenly into the 6 jars. Next add cucumbers, onions, mozzarella, tomato, pasta, olives, banana peppers, and spinach accordingly.
- Cover the jars and store them in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- When ready to serve, shake a couple of times, remove from the fridge and pour over a bowl and serve.
Notes
- Store the pasta salad in a 16-ounce to 32-ounce mason jar or meal prep container for up to about 5 days. Because it’s difficult to create the layers in a meal prep container, we recommend storing the dressing separately and adding it right before serving, if using something other than a jar for storage. Simply pour the salad out from the jar into a bowl or onto a plate to enjoy it, or mix it up right in your meal prep container.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
645kcal
(32%)
Carbohydrates
67g
(22%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
35g
(54%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
(18%)
Monounsaturated Fat
19g
(95%)
Cholesterol
14mg
(5%)
Sodium
360mg
(15%)
Potassium
414mg
(9%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
1168IU
(23%)
Vitamin C
28mg
(31%)
Calcium
188mg
(19%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 645 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 645kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 67g | 22% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 35g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 360mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 414mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 1168IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 28mg | 31% |
| Calcium | 188mg | 19% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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