Broccoli, Ham & Swiss with Pasta Jar
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A make-ahead mason jar salad layered with broccoli, ham, Swiss, whole-grain pasta and greens over a yogurt dressing. Five jars keep three days for easy lunches.
Ingredients
Salad
- 15 tbsp yogurt coleslaw dressing
- 3 chopped red bell peppers
- 3 chopped broccoli crowns
- 1/2 lb thick-sliced deli ham chopped
- 6 oz dry whole-grain spiral pasta
- 5 oz cubed Swiss
- 5 tbsp pumpkin seeds
- 5 cups spinach/arugula/radicchio blend
Equipment
- quart jars
- stockpot
- cutting board
- chef’s knife
Directions
- Prepare: Boil the whole-grain pasta following the label, then drain and cool it. Chop the vegetables, cheese, and ham.
- Assemble: Pour 3 tbsp dressing into each jar. Add pepper, broccoli, ham, cold pasta, Swiss, pumpkin seeds, and greens, then seal and chill.
- Store: Refrigerate right away; for meal prep, eat within 3 days.
- Serve: Keep the jar upright until it is time to eat. Tip it into a bowl, toss everything with the dressing, and serve cold.
Notes
Keep refrigerated at 40°F (4°C) or below.
Nutrition
Serving: 353g | Calories: 567kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 9.1g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 926mg | Potassium: 998mg | Fiber: 5.8g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 8076IU | Vitamin C: 184mg | Calcium: 348mg | Iron: 3.5mg
Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for 5 jars; dry whole-grain spiral pasta counted as dry pasta, cubed Swiss counted as Swiss cheese. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.