Description
A vibrant and nutritious salad combining cooked pasta, fresh spinach, feta, and cranberries, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz whole wheat pasta
- 3 cups fresh baby spinach, chopped
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions, then drain and let cool.
- Combine the cooled pasta, spinach, feta, cranberries, red onion, and walnuts in a large bowl.
- Whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until emulsified.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Ensure the pasta has cooled sufficiently to avoid wilting the spinach. To maintain texture, consider leaving the dressing off until just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg