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Close-up of a glass jar filled with Mediterranean pasta salad, featuring fusilli pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and olives.

Mediterranean Pasta Salad Jars

A healthy and vibrant Mediterranean pasta salad layered in jars for easy meal prep.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 jars
Course: Lunch, Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta Salad
  • 8 ounces Rotini pasta or other short pasta shape
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup Cucumber diced
  • 1/2 cup Red onion finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives pitted and halved
  • 1/4 cup Fresh parsley chopped
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • Salt to taste Salt
  • Black pepper to taste Black pepper

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • Large bowl
  • Mason jars

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, Kalamata olives, and fresh parsley.
  3. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  4. Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine.
  5. Divide the pasta salad evenly among four mason jars. Seal the jars and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

You can add grilled chicken, chickpeas, or feta cheese for extra protein and flavor. Store the jars in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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