Spinach Pasta Salad with Feta and Cranberries
Indulge in the vibrant and refreshing Spinach Pasta Salad with Feta and Cranberries, an ideal dish for warm summer gatherings or as a light meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- 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 rotini pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and let cool.
- Rinse the spinach under cold water and gently shake off excess moisture.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta, spinach, feta cheese, and cranberries; toss gently.
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad while tossing to coat evenly. Adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 15mg