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Cold Pasta Salad
for a quick and satisfying lunch? Cold pasta salad in a jar is ready in under 30 minutes, featuring perfectly cooked pasta, fresh vegetables, and American Garden Creamy Italian Dressing for a delicious, hassle-free meal. The jar keeps your lunch fresh and is perfect for office meals or picnics, offering a convenient, space-saving option over bulky containers. For a personalized twist, you can add cubed cheese, sliced olives, or tuna for extra flavor and protein. Feel free to experiment with short pasta shapes like farfalle or penne and swap in American Garden Ranch Dressing for a unique flavor profile.
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10m
4 
EASY
Ingredients
1 cup American Garden Creamy Italian dressing
500g pasta, cooked
2 cups canned green peas
2 cups canned corn
1 large-sized red onion, sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
_To garnish:
¼ cup parsley leaves
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Preparation
In a large bowl, combine pasta with green peas, corn, red onion and cherry tomatoes.
Add American Garden Creamy Italian dressing. Season with salt and black pepper.
Toss ingredients well. Divide salad between 4 jars, garnish with parsley leaves and serve. Enjoy!
Smart Prep Tip
For the fastest preparation and best texture, cook your pasta the night before and refrigerate it. This not only saves time in the morning but also prevents the pasta from becoming soggy in the salad. Toss the cold pasta with a small amount of olive oil to prevent sticking, then combine with the other ingredients and American Garden Creamy Italian Dressing just before packing into jars.
Storage Tips
- Refrigerate pasta salad in airtight containers or jars for up to 4 days
- If storing in jars, pack them tightly to minimize air exposure and prevent drying out
- The salad may absorb much of the dressing over time; keep extra American Garden Creamy Italian Dressing on hand to refresh before serving
- For meal prep, consider storing the pasta and vegetables separately from the dressing, combining just before eating for the freshest texture
- Freezing is not recommended as the vegetables, and pasta will become mushy when warmed
Enjoy this delicious, ready-to-enjoy meal whenever hunger strikes!