Description
Refresh your summer meals with this Spinach Pasta Salad with Feta and Cranberries! This vibrant dish combines fresh spinach, creamy feta, and sweet cranberries for a delightful explosion of flavors. Perfect for warm days, it can be served as a light lunch or a colorful side at gatherings.
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, then drain and cool completely.
- Rinse fresh spinach under cold water, pat dry.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled pasta, chopped spinach, crumbled feta cheese, and dried cranberries. Toss gently to mix.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad while tossing to ensure even coating. Adjust seasoning before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Customize with nuts like walnuts or sunflower seeds for extra crunch. Allow the salad to chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving to meld flavors. Experiment with different dressings for varied taste profiles.