Description
Enjoy a vibrant blend of flavors in this refreshing spinach pasta salad, featuring creamy feta and sweet cranberries—ideal for picnics or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 2 cups fusilli or penne pasta (uncooked)
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and cool slightly.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, spinach leaves, and cranberries.
- Gently fold in crumbled feta cheese and drizzle with dressing. Toss to combine without breaking the feta.
- Chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg