Description
Elevate your meal with this Nutritious Spinach Pasta Salad with Feta and Cranberries! This vibrant dish combines the earthy flavors of fresh spinach, the creaminess of feta cheese, and the sweetness of cranberries, creating a delightful balance that’s both satisfying and healthy. Perfect for a quick lunch or as a crowd-pleasing side at potlucks, this salad is not only easy to prepare but also packed with nutrients. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you can enjoy a refreshing salad that gets even better after chilling in the fridge. Ideal for meal prep, this colorful dish is a must-try!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz whole wheat pasta (rotini or bowtie)
- 6 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta, spinach, feta, cranberries, almonds, and red onion.
- Pour dressing over salad and toss gently to coat.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg