Artichoke & Cheese Tortellini Jar

Course Salad

Cuisine American

Keyword artichoke tortellini salad, mason jar salad, meal prep salad jars, tortellini salad in a jar

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 10

Total Time 30

Servings 5 jars

Tortellini, artichokes, cherry tomatoes, red onion and goat cheese layered over Italian dressing in jars. Make five at once for easy cold lunches through the week.

Ingredients

Salad

10 tbsp Italian dressing
1 quart cherry tomatoes halved
1 red onion chopped
2 cans quartered artichoke hearts chopped
4 oz dried cheese tortellini
5 oz goat cheese
5 cups spinach/arugula mix

Directions

Prepare: Cook the tortellini as the package directs, then drain and cool it. Drain the artichokes and get the dressing ready.
Assemble: Add the dressing, tomatoes, red onion, artichokes, cold tortellini, goat cheese, and spinach-arugula mix. Close the jar and chill.
Store: Refrigerate right away; for meal prep, eat within 3 days.
Serve: Stand the jar upright until you are ready to eat. Empty it into a bowl, toss with the dressing, and serve cold.

Notes

Keep refrigerated at 40°F (4°C) or below.

Nutrition

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for 5 jars; goat cheese counted as soft goat cheese. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.