Description
Experience a refreshing burst of flavors with this Spinach Pasta Salad with Feta and Cranberries. Perfect for summer gatherings or as a light meal, this vibrant salad combines fresh spinach, creamy feta cheese, and sweet cranberries, creating a delightful dish that is both nutritious and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 2 cups rotini pasta, uncooked
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook rotini pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and cool.
- Rinse spinach under cold water; shake off excess moisture.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta, spinach, feta, and cranberries; toss gently.
- In a separate bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper; drizzle over the salad while tossing.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg