Description
Feta & Cranberry Penne Salad with Orange Vinaigrette is a vibrant, refreshing dish perfect for summer gatherings or light lunches. Bursting with flavor from creamy feta, sweet-tart cranberries, and zesty orange vinaigrette, this salad not only delights the palate but also adds a pop of color to your table. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, it makes a fantastic side or main dish that will impress your guests and satisfy your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries (unsweetened)
- 2 cups packed fresh spinach
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh orange juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta in salted boiling water until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, orange juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper for the vinaigrette.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, feta cheese, cranberries, spinach, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss until well combined.
- 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: Approximately 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg