Italian Pasta Mason Jar Salad

Name: Italian Pasta Mason Jar Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup of Greek yogurt or mayonnaise; 1/2 cup of your favorite Italian dressing; 2 tablespoons of red wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon of Italian Seasoning; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper; 2 cups of cooked pasta (try whole wheat or chickpea pasta for a healthier option or try grains like quinoa instead); 1/4 cup diced pepperoni; 1/4 cup diced hard salami; 1/4 cup diced ham; 1/4 cup red onion (sliced); 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved); 1/2 cup banana peppers; 1/2 cup corn (drained); 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese {or try mozzarella cheese or Parmesan cheese}; 1 cup mixed greens or lettuce

This Italian Pasta Mason Jar Salad is great for your weekly meal-prep. Mason jar salads can be made ahead of time by layering your favorite dressing, vegetables, pasta, greens, nuts and cheese and stored in the jar until ready to eat.

Prep15 min
Cook10 min
Total25 min
Makes2 servings
Calories691

Ingredients

2 servings

Dressing Ingredients:

1/2 cup of Greek yogurt or mayonnaise
1/2 cup of your favorite Italian dressing
2 tablespoons of red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon of Italian Seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Salad Ingredients:

2 cups of cooked pasta (try whole wheat or chickpea pasta for a healthier option or try grains like quinoa instead)
1/4 cup diced pepperoni
1/4 cup diced hard salami
1/4 cup diced ham
1/4 cup red onion (sliced)
1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
1/2 cup banana peppers
1/2 cup corn (drained)
1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese {or try mozzarella cheese or Parmesan cheese}
1 cup mixed greens or lettuce

Method

1
Start by placing your Greek yogurt or mayo, Italian dressing, Italian seasoning, red wine vinegar, and salt and pepper into a bowl or salad dressing container. Mix vigorously until well combined.
2
Divide the dressing evenly between your two jars to your liking {I didn’t use all my dressing because I don’t like a lot of dressing. So I saved the rest to store in my fridge for later}
3
Divide your pasta between your two jars. Divide your meat between the two jars and place on top of the pasta. Add your tomatoes, banana peppers, corn, and red onion to each jar.
4
Top each salad with goat cheese and then the lettuce and seal until ready to use. Store in the frdige until ready to eat. When ready to eat pour the salad into a bowl. Mix well, and enjoy!

Notes

Feel free to leave out the meat for a vegetarian vesrion. Try adding other vegetables like carrots, bell peppers, poblanos, celery and radish. The layering is key to keeping your salad fresh and crisp. Follow this order:Dressing – always put this at the bottom to prevent soggy greens.Hearty Vegetables – cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, carrots.Proteins & Grains – chicken, tofu, chickpeas, quinoa, beans, or cheeseSoft Add-ins – avocado, berries, nuts, or dried fruit.Greens – spinach, arugula, romaine, or kale (always on top)