Spinach Pasta Salad with Feta and Cranberries
Bright, fresh, and bursting with flavor, this Spinach Pasta Salad with Feta and Cranberries is the ideal dish for any occasion. Quick to prepare, it combines nutrient-rich ingredients that create a delightful contrast of textures and tastes. The creamy feta pairs perfectly with sweet cranberries while tender rotini pasta brings it all together. Whether you’re serving it at a summer BBQ or enjoying it as a light weeknight dinner, this salad is sure to impress family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
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 (about 8-10 minutes). Drain and cool.
- Rinse the fresh spinach under cold water and shake off excess moisture.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta, chopped spinach, crumbled feta, and dried cranberries. Toss gently.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Drizzle over the salad.
- Toss again gently to combine flavors. Adjust seasoning if needed before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg