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Nutritious Spinach Pasta Salad with Feta and Cranberries

Nutritious Spinach Pasta Salad with Feta and Cranberries

This Nutritious Spinach Pasta Salad with Feta and Cranberries combines fresh ingredients for a vibrant dish that's perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 595
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Greens
  • 1 pound bowtie pasta
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 2 cups arugula
Fruits and Nuts
  • 1/2 cup cranberries
  • 1/4 cup golden raisins
  • 1/2 cup walnut halves
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup olive oil

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • small bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Cooking and Mixing
  1. Cook the pasta according to the directions on the box and drain.
  2. Allow pasta to cool.
  3. In a large bowl, add the pasta, spinach, arugula, cranberries, golden raisins, walnuts, and feta cheese.
  4. In a small bowl, add the vinegar, honey, dijon mustard, black pepper, salt, and olive oil and whisk well until combined.
  5. Pour desired amount over salad and combine gently.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 595kcalCarbohydrates: 72gProtein: 14gFat: 28g

Notes

Feel free to customize the salad ingredients based on your preferences. Swapping ingredients like using kale instead of spinach or adding grilled chicken can enhance the flavor and nutritional value.

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