Delightful Spinach Pasta Salad with Feta and Cranberries
Bright and refreshing, this spinach pasta salad with feta and cranberries combines tangy cheese and sweet berries for a perfect summer dish ready in under 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rotini pasta
- 4 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and cool under cold water.
- Rinse spinach leaves, pat dry, and chop into bite-sized pieces.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled pasta, spinach, cranberries, and feta cheese.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly. Adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 367mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: - For added crunch, mix in nuts like walnuts or swap cranberries for dried cherries. - Prepare a day ahead; keep the dressing separate until serving for optimal freshness.