Feta & Cranberry Penne Salad with Orange Vinaigrette
Experience the vibrant flavors of Feta & Cranberry Penne Salad with Orange Vinaigrette, a refreshing dish that’s perfect for any occasion. This colorful salad combines chewy penne pasta, creamy feta, and sweet dried cranberries, all brought together by a zesty orange vinaigrette. Ideal for picnics, potlucks, or quick weeknight dinners, this salad is not only easy to prepare but also nutritious and visually appealing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ¼ cup chopped toasted walnuts
- 2 cups baby spinach
- ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
- ¼ cup fresh orange juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook penne in salted boiling water until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a small bowl, whisk together orange juice, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked pasta with feta cheese, dried cranberries, walnuts, spinach, and red onion.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for 15 minutes to enhance flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg