Lemon-Herb Potato and Pasta Mason Jar Salad

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Level: Easy
Total: 35 min
Active: 25 min
Yield: 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

  1. 1 pound small red potatoes, cut into bite-size (1-inch) pieces
  2. Kosher salt
  3. 8 ounces orecchiette or rotini pasta
  4. 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
  5. 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  6. 1 red bell pepper, diced
  7. 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
  8. 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
  9. 1/2 cup olive oil
  10. 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  11. 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  12. 1 teaspoon sugar
  13. 1 clove garlic, minced
  14. Juice of 1 lemon
  15. Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. For the salad: Boil the potatoes in salted water until fork tender, 10 to 12 minutes, then drain. Cook the pasta to al dente according to the package directions, then drain. Set the potatoes and pasta aside to cool slightly.
  2. When cool, mix together the potatoes, pasta, basil, parsley, bell peppers and onion in a large bowl.
  3. For the dressing: Whisk together the oil, vinegar, mustard, sugar, garlic and lemon juice in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss until well incorporated. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Serve chilled or at room temperature in mason jars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 of 6 servings
Calories 381
Total Fat 19 g
Saturated Fat 3 g
Carbohydrates 46 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Sugar 4 g
Protein 7 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 498 mg

 

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