Description
A vibrant and refreshing salad featuring fresh spinach, rotini pasta, creamy feta, and sweet dried cranberries, perfect for gatherings or 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. Drain and let cool completely.
- Rinse the spinach under cold water and shake off excess moisture before chopping.
- Combine the cooled pasta, chopped spinach, crumbled feta, and dried cranberries in a large mixing bowl.
- Toss the mixture gently to ensure even distribution.
- Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and continue tossing gently to coat all ingredients.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.
Notes
For best results, serve chilled and consider adding chopped bell peppers or nuts for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: spinach salad, pasta salad, feta cheese, cranberries, summer salad, healthy recipe
