Spinach Pasta Salad with Feta and Cranberries
Experience a burst of vibrant flavors with this Spinach Pasta Salad with Feta and Cranberries. Perfect for any occasion, this salad combines fresh spinach, chewy rotini pasta, creamy feta cheese, and sweet dried cranberries for a delightful dish that’s both nutritious and satisfying. In just 25 minutes, you can whip up a colorful salad that works beautifully as a side dish for gatherings or as a light meal during busy weeknights. Its versatility allows for endless customization—whether you want to add nuts for crunch or swap out the cheese for something different. Make it ahead of time for meal prep, and enjoy its rich flavors that only get better with time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- 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), then drain and cool.
- Rinse fresh spinach under cold water and gently shake off excess moisture.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta, chopped spinach, crumbled feta, and dried cranberries; toss gently.
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl; drizzle over the salad.
- Toss the salad to coat evenly; taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 15mg