Description
A vibrant and flavorful salad combining fresh spinach, tangy feta, and sweet cranberries, perfect for any gathering.
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 the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Combine the cooled pasta, spinach, feta cheese, cranberries, almonds, and red onion.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Toss again before serving and adjust seasoning if needed.
Notes
This salad can be made ahead of time and tastes even better after chilling. Consider using sugar substitutes for those managing sugar intake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg