Description
Discover how to make a delicious Spinach Pasta Salad in a Jar with this easy recipe. Perfect for a quick and healthy meal on the go!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (480 ml) dry whole grain fusilli pasta
- 10 tablespoons (150 ml) Homemade Balsamic Vinaigrette
- 1 quart (946 ml) grape tomatoes kept whole or halved
- 10 ounces (283 g) fresh beef mozzarella cut into bite-sized pieces
- 10 cups (2400 ml) baby spinach
Instructions
- Begin by preparing the pasta. Boil salted water, add the pasta, and cook until it is firm to the bite, following the instructions on the packaging. Allow the pasta to cool before assembling the rest of the salad.
- While the pasta is cooling, make the balsamic vinaigrette from scratch.
- Assemble the salads in mason jars. Pour the vinaigrette into each jar, then add layers of tomatoes, mozzarella, pasta, and spinach.
- Secure the lids on the jars tightly. Refrigerate the jars of spinach pasta salad.
- When ready to eat, shake the jar and transfer the salad into a large bowl.
Notes
- Marinate grape tomatoes in balsamic vinaigrette for a more flavorful salad.
- Add toasted pine nuts or sunflower seeds for a crunchy texture.
- Mix in grilled chicken or chickpeas for a protein boost.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 20g
Keywords: spinach pasta, balsamic vinaigrette, mozzarella salad, grape tomato, homemade dressing, mason jar salad