Spinach Pasta Salad with Feta and Cranberries
Delight in the vibrant flavors of this Spinach Pasta Salad with Feta and Cranberries! This refreshing dish combines tender rotini pasta with fresh spinach, tangy feta cheese, and sweet dried cranberries, creating a colorful medley that’s perfect for any occasion—from summer barbecues to meal prep lunches. With minimal prep time and the ability to customize ingredients to your liking, this salad is not only quick to prepare but also healthy and satisfying. Enjoy it as a light main course or a side dish that will have everyone asking for seconds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- 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 let cool.
- Rinse the spinach under cold water, shake off excess moisture, and chop into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta, chopped spinach, feta cheese, and cranberries. Gently toss together.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 25mg