Spring Green Mason Jar Salad with Strawberries
Six ingredients are layered in a mason jar to create a fresh and flavorful Spring Green Mason Jar Salad with Strawberries! Pack the mason jar for on-the-go or enjoy an easy lunch at home.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups penne pasta
- 1 cup fresh asparagus cut into 1 inch pieces
- 4 ounces organicgirl Pomegranate Balsamic Salad Dressing
- 1 ½ cups coarsely chopped strawberries
- 4 ounces feta cheese cubed
- 4 to 5 ounces organicgirl Sweet Pea or organicgirl Super Spinach
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water mixed with a pinch of salt to a boil over medium heat. Set aside a bowl of iced water. Add the asparagus to the boiling water and cook for 2 or 3 minutes. Carefully remove the asparagus from the water and immediately add it to the ice water.
- Reheat the same pot of water or a fresh pot of water and add the pasta. Cook, according to package instructions, until al dente.
- To make the salads, divide the dressing, cooked pasta, asparagus, strawberries, feta and Sweet Pea or Super Spinach greens between 2 large or 4 medium-sized mason jars, layering in that order. Cover the jars and place in the refrigerator until ready to serve. When ready to serve, pour ingredients from jar into a bowl, mix to blend and enjoy! The salads will keep for 2-3 days.
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Notes
- Store prepped mason jar salads in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 407kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 510mg | Potassium: 293mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 375IU | Vitamin C: 33.7mg | Calcium: 168mg | Iron: 1.9mg