Spinach Pasta Salad with Feta and Cranberries
Experience the vibrant flavors of our Spinach Pasta Salad with Feta and Cranberries, a delightful dish perfect for any occasion. This refreshing salad combines fresh spinach, chewy rotini pasta, creamy feta cheese, and sweet-tart cranberries to create a nutritious meal that’s both satisfying and easy to prepare. Ideal for summer picnics or quick weeknight dinners, this recipe comes together in just 25 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
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- 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.
- Rinse fresh spinach under cold water and shake off excess moisture.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, spinach, feta cheese, and cranberries; toss gently.
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl; drizzle over the salad while tossing to coat evenly.
- Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg