Spinach Pasta Salad with Feta and Cranberries
If you’re on the hunt for a delicious and vibrant dish, this Spinach Pasta Salad with Feta and Cranberries is your answer! Bursting with flavor, this salad combines fresh spinach, creamy feta cheese, and sweet cranberries, making it perfect for everything from casual weeknight dinners to festive gatherings. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s an ideal make-ahead option that stays fresh in the fridge for up to three days. With its delightful blend of sweet and tangy flavors, this salad is not only easy to prepare but also a nutritious choice that the whole family will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Cooking
- 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. 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.
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl; drizzle over salad while tossing gently.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg