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Spinach Pasta Salad with Feta and Cranberries

Fresh Spinach Pasta Salad with Feta and Cranberries Delight

A vibrant Spinach Pasta Salad with Feta and Cranberries that’s customizable and perfect for meal prep. It’s a crowd-pleaser for gatherings and adds elegance to potlucks.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Short Pasta (bowtie, penne, or rotini)
For the Salad Base
  • 4 cups Fresh Baby Spinach
  • 1/2 cup Dried Cranberries raisins can be a substitute
  • 1 cup Feta Cheese crumbled
  • 1/2 cup Toasted Walnuts or Pecans sunflower seeds as a nut-free option
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion thinly sliced
For the Dressing
  • 1/3 cup Extra-virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar or Lemon Juice
  • 1 teaspoon Honey optional
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard optional
  • to taste Salt and freshly cracked pepper

Equipment

  • large pot
  • colander
  • mixing bowl
  • Salad Bowl
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

Step-by-step Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a vigorous boil. Add your choice of short pasta and cook until al dente, 8-10 minutes, then drain and cool on a baking sheet.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar (or lemon juice), honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  3. In a large salad bowl, combine cooled pasta, fresh baby spinach, dried cranberries, crumbled feta, and toasted nuts. Add sliced red onions if desired.
  4. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently fold to coat the ingredients without mashing the feta.
  5. Let the salad rest for 10-15 minutes at room temperature for the flavors to meld.
  6. Toss the salad gently again before serving it chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 280mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 2800IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best freshness, store in an airtight container and sprinkle nuts just before serving.

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