Description
8 oz penne pasta
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
½ cup dried cranberries
¼ cup red onion, finely diced
¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
2 cups baby spinach, chopped
For the Orange Vinaigrette:
3 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp fresh orange juice
1 tsp orange zest
1 tsp honey or maple syrup
½ tsp Dijon mustard
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Directions:
Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, crumbled feta, dried cranberries, red onion, chopped nuts (if using), and baby spinach.
In a small jar or bowl, whisk together the olive oil, fresh orange juice, orange zest, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Pour the orange vinaigrette over the pasta salad and toss gently to coat.
Let the salad sit for 10 minutes to absorb the flavors. Serve chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy!
Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Kcal: 320 per serving Servings: 4 servings