Description
Experience a burst of flavors in this refreshing spinach pasta salad featuring creamy feta and sweet cranberries, perfect for summer gatherings or as a light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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, then drain and let cool.
- Rinse the spinach under cold water and shake off excess moisture.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, spinach, feta, and cranberries; toss gently to mix.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper; drizzle over the salad while tossing to coat evenly.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg