Pasta Salad in a Jar
Dressing:
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/8 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon oregano
1/8 teaspoon parsley
salt, to taste
freshly ground pepper, to taste
1/4 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed
1/2 cup halved grape tomatoes
1/2 cup diced cucumber
2 tablespoons 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.