Delicious Feta & Cranberry Penne Salad with Orange Vinaigrette
A vibrant Feta & Cranberry Penne Salad with Orange Vinaigrette that's quick, nourishing, and packed with flavor.
Equipment
- large pot
- mixing bowl
- Small Bowl
- whisk
Ingredients
For the Pasta
- 8 ounces Penne pasta choose whole wheat for added fiber
For the Greens
- 1 cup Fresh spinach roughly chopped
- 1 cup Fresh arugula roughly chopped
For the Salad
- 1 cup Feta cheese crumbled
- ½ cup Dried cranberries
- ½ cup Cherry tomatoes halved
- ¼ cup Red onion thinly sliced
For the Orange Vinaigrette
- ¼ cup Olive oil use extra virgin for richer taste
- ¼ cup Fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon Orange zest
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, orange juice, orange zest, honey, and a pinch of salt and pepper until emulsified.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cooled penne pasta, spinach, arugula, feta cheese, cranberries, cherry tomatoes, and red onion. Gently fold together.
- Drizzle the orange vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently until well combined.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper if desired.
- Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Stir the salad before serving. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
Ensure to use fresh ingredients for best flavor. Chilling the salad enhances its taste and texture.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1.5mg
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