Description
A delightful and refreshing salad featuring al dente penne pasta, creamy crumbled feta, and sweet dried cranberries, all enhanced by a zesty orange vinaigrette.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked penne, crumbled feta, dried cranberries, red onion, and parsley. Toss gently.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, orange juice, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper to make the vinaigrette.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until everything is well-coated.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
For added flavor, let the salad sit in the refrigerator for about an hour before serving. You can add toasted nuts, diced avocado, or seasonal vegetables for variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg