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Lemon Pesto Mason Jar Pasta Salad
Servings: Two 16-ounce mason jars

Pesto:
½ cup fresh parsley
½ cup Flat Leaf Spinach
¼ cup grated Asiago Cheese Wedge
¼ cup Pure Olive Oil
6 tablespoons Cashew Halves, chopped
1 ½ tablespoons Minced Garlic in Olive Oil
½ lemon, zested and juiced
Salt, to taste
Ground Black Pepper, to taste

Salad:
¼ cup Diced Tomatoes
¼ cup Large Pitted Ripe Olives, chopped
4 ounces Mushroom Stems & Pieces, drained and rinsed
½ cup Grilled Chicken Strips, diced
2 cups cooked Tri-Color Pasta
¼ cup grated Asiago Cheese Wedge
For the Pesto: In a food possessor, combine parsley, spinach, 1/4 cup Asiago cheese, olive oil, cashews and garlic. Pulse
until fully blended. Add lemon juice and zest, season with salt and pepper to taste.
To assemble: Pour pesto into the bottom of a 1-quart mason jar, add tomatoes, olives, mushrooms and chicken. Top with
pasta, and remaining cheese.

To make things really festive, and to add that old-fashioned touch, pack the jars of
food in a picnic basket. Don't forget to include a large tablecloth to spread on the
ground, napkins and plastic cutlery.
Amazon.com has a large selection of affordable wicker picnic baskets for those who
prefer a traditional, vintage style basket.
Wayfair.com also carries a fair selection, but they tend to be a bit pricier.
Want the kids (or adults!) to experience the fun of an earlier era? How about a game
of Pokeno? Amazon.com offers the original set, but you can also find it at Walmart
and on Ebay.
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