Zesty Feta And Cranberry Penne Salad With Orange Vinaigrette
Feta And Cranberry Penne Salad With Orange Vinaigrette is a fresh pasta salad featuring tender penne, tangy feta, sweet dried cranberries, crunchy walnuts, and baby spinach, all tossed in a bright citrus dressing.
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Ingredients
- 12 oz penne pasta
- ¾ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup toasted walnuts roughly chopped
- 3 cups baby spinach
- ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
- ½ cup fresh orange juice
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Boil salted water and cook penne until al dente, about 9–11 minutes. Drain, rinse with cold water, and let cool.
- Whisk orange juice, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Combine cooled penne, feta, cranberries, toasted walnuts, spinach, and red onion in a large bowl.
- Pour vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently until evenly coated, keeping the spinach bright.