Spinach Pasta Salad with Feta and Cranberries
Experience a burst of flavors with this refreshing Spinach Pasta Salad with Feta and Cranberries. Perfect for summer gatherings, potlucks, or a light meal, this vibrant dish combines creamy feta and sweet cranberries for a delightful blend of textures and tastes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
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 fresh spinach; pat dry.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta, spinach, feta, and cranberries.
- In a separate bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Adjust seasoning if necessary and serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg