Description
This Lemon Dill Shrimp Pasta in a Jar is your new favorite way to do lunch. Bright, zesty shrimp meets chilled pasta, fresh dill, crisp veggies, and a tangy herbed yogurt dressing—all layered in a mason jar for the ultimate grab-and-go meal. It’s light, flavorful, and travel-ready with zero mess and full meal-prep charm.
Ingredients
8 oz cooked pasta (rotini or bowtie work best), cooled
1 lb cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
½ cup Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons olive oil
Juice and zest of 1 lemon
2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
1 small cucumber, diced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
½ teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
In a bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice/zest, dill, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
In mason jars, layer ingredients starting with 2–3 tablespoons of dressing at the bottom.
Add shrimp, then diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, pasta, and finish with a sprinkle of dill on top.
Seal jars and refrigerate. Shake before eating or pour into a bowl to serve.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner