Pasta Salad in a Jar

Dressing:

2 tbsp olive oil

2 tbsp red wine vinegar

1/8 tsp dried basil

1/8 tsp oregano

1/8 tsp parsley

Salt & pepper to taste

Salad:

1/4 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed

1/2 cup halved grape tomatoes

1/2 cup diced cucumber

2 tbsp sliced Kalamata olives

1 cup cooked pasta of choice, cooled

1 cup chopped spinach

To make dressing: In canning jar, combine olive oil, vinegar, basil, oregano, parsley and salt and pepper, to taste. Stir in chickpeas.

Layer tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, cooked pasta and spinach over dressing.

Refrigerate until ready to serve. To serve, flip jar over and lightly shake to combine dressing with other ingredients. Perfect for your lunchbox!

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