Feta and Cranberry Penne Salad with Orange Vinaigrette
A refreshing summer salad featuring tangy feta, sweet cranberries, and al dente penne, all drizzled with a vibrant orange vinaigrette.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixed
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Penne pasta
- Feta cheese
- Dried cranberries
- Mixed greens or spinach
- Olive oil
- Fresh orange juice
- Honey
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Once cooked, drain the pasta and set it aside to cool slightly.
- Whisk together olive oil, fresh orange juice, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Combine the cooked penne, mixed greens, dried cranberries, and crumbled feta cheese in a large bowl. Toss gently to incorporate all the ingredients evenly.
- Drizzle the homemade orange vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your healthy meal!
Notes
For a variation, add nuts for crunch or swap mixed greens for arugula.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg