Description
Delight in the refreshing flavors of this spinach pasta salad with feta and cranberries, a colorful dish perfect for any gathering or as a light meal option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rotini pasta
- 3 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 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
- 1. Cook rotini pasta in salted boiling water until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain and let cool slightly.
- 2. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- 3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta with fresh spinach. Gently fold together.
- 4. Add crumbled feta and dried cranberries to the pasta mixture.
- 5. Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss gently until well coated.
- 6. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: - For added protein, include grilled chicken or chickpeas. - Substitute spinach with kale for a different texture. - Mix in nuts like pine nuts or walnuts for extra crunch.