Feta & Cranberry Penne Salad
A refreshing pasta salad featuring creamy feta, sweet cranberries, crunchy walnuts, and a zesty orange vinaigrette, perfect for lunch or as a side.
Ingredients
Pasta and Salad Ingredients
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped Toast for extra flavor, if desired.
- 2 cups mixed greens Spinach or arugula can be substituted.
Vinaigrette Ingredients
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Zest of 1 orange orange
Instructions
Preparation
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, feta cheese, cranberries, red onion, walnuts, and mixed greens.
Making the Vinaigrette
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, orange juice, honey, salt, pepper, and orange zest to create the vinaigrette.
Combining and Serving
- Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss to combine.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
Garnish with extra feta and walnuts on top. For leftovers, store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. The vinaigrette may separate, stir before serving again. Consider adding fresh herbs or pumpkin seeds for a twist.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g