Pasta Salad in a Jar

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!

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 719 Calories

Ingredients

• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• ¼ cup halved cherry tomatoes
• 1 (4 ounce) jar pesto (such as Three Bridges® Pesto)
• ¼ cup halved, seeded, and sliced English cucumber
• ¼ cup matchstick-sized pieces red onion
• ½ cup chopped mache (lamb's lettuce)
• 1 canning jar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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