Description
Discover a deliciously refreshing Vegetarian Italian Pasta Salad that’s perfect for meal prep. Try this easy recipe today for a tasty lunch!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb bowtie pasta (or pasta of choice)
- 2/3 cup peeled and chopped cucumber
- 1/3 cup sliced Kalamata olives
- 5 ounces cherry tomatoes (sliced)
- 1 cup sliced banana peppers
- 8 ounces mozzarella pearls
- 2 cups chopped spinach or arugula
- 1 cup finely diced red onion
- â…” cup olive oil or avocado oil
- 2 garlic cloves (peeled and minced)
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar (or rice vinegar)
- 1 tbsp honey
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a bowl, mix together olive oil, minced garlic, balsamic vinegar, honey, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
- Layer the ingredients in quart-size mason jars: start with dressing at the bottom followed by cucumbers, onions, mozzarella pearls, tomatoes, pasta, olives, banana peppers, and spinach.
- Seal jars tightly and refrigerate for up to five days. Shake before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg