Feta & Cranberry Penne Salad: Easy Orange Vinaigrette Delight
A refreshing salad combining the tangy flavors of feta cheese, sweet cranberries, and wholesome penne pasta, all brought together by a zesty orange vinaigrette.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salads
- Method: Mixed
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1 orange, juiced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, feta cheese, cranberries, and walnuts.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the orange juice, olive oil, honey, and Dijon mustard. Season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free pasta.
- Feel free to add more vegetables like spinach or arugula for added nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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