Description
A vibrant and healthy pasta salad featuring whole wheat pasta, fresh spinach, crumbled feta, sweet dried cranberries, and crunchy walnuts, all tossed in a zesty lemon-Dijon dressing. Perfect for a quick, nutritious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (225g) whole wheat pasta
- 4 cups (120g) fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup (75g) crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup (60g) dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup (60ml) olive oil
- 2 tbsp (30ml) lemon juice
- 1 tsp (5g) Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp (2.5g) salt
- 1/4 tsp (1.25g) black pepper
- 1/4 cup (30g) chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, spinach, feta cheese, and dried cranberries.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss gently to coat everything evenly.
- Sprinkle chopped walnuts on top before serving.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours for flavors to meld.
Notes
- Meal Prep Friendly: This salad tastes even better the next day, making it ideal for packed lunches.
- Serving Suggestion: Best served chilled for a refreshing experience.
- Customization: Add grilled chicken, chickpeas, or cherry tomatoes for extra substance.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad, Pasta
- Method: Tossing, Whisking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: N/A
Keywords: Nutritious Spinach Pasta Salad, Feta Pasta Salad, Cranberry Pasta Salad, Healthy Pasta Salad, Easy Pasta Salad, Vegetarian Pasta, Lemon Dijon Dressing, Whole Wheat Pasta, Quick Lunch, Meal Prep
