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Broccoli, Ham & Swiss with Pasta Jar

Course Salad
Cuisine American
Keyword broccoli ham salad, make ahead lunch, mason jar pasta salad, meal prep salad jars
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 5 jars
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

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.