Spinach Pasta Salad with Feta and Cranberries
Looking for a vibrant dish that’s both refreshing and easy to prepare? This Spinach Pasta Salad with Feta and Cranberries is the perfect choice! Bursting with flavors from tender spinach, creamy feta cheese, and sweet cranberries, this salad is sure to become a family favorite. Ideal for summer gatherings or quick weeknight dinners, this light yet satisfying dish can be whipped up in just 25 minutes, allowing you to spend more time enjoying the company of your loved ones.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
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 the rotini pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and cool.
- Rinse the spinach under cold water and shake off excess moisture.
- In a large bowl, combine 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.
- Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg