Spinach Pasta Salad with Feta and Cranberries
Looking for a vibrant and nutritious dish that’s quick to prepare? This Spinach Pasta Salad with Feta and Cranberries is your answer! Bursting with fresh flavors, this colorful salad features tender rotini pasta tossed with crisp spinach, creamy feta cheese, and sweet dried cranberries. It’s perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings, as it can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge. With its delightful combination of textures and tastes, this salad is sure to impress everyone at your table!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 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 (8-10 minutes). Drain and let cool.
- Rinse the fresh spinach under cold water and shake off excess moisture.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta, chopped spinach, crumbled feta cheese, and dried cranberries. Toss gently.
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Drizzle over the salad while tossing to coat evenly.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg