Name: Elegant Feta & Cranberry Penne Salad with Orange Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Ingredients: 12 oz (340 g) penne pasta; 1 cup (150 g) crumbled feta cheese; ¾ cup (110 g) dried cranberries; 2 cups (60 g) fresh spinach or arugula, chopped; ⅓ cup (50 g) sliced red onion; ¼ cup (60 ml) fresh orange juice; 1 teaspoon orange zest; ⅓ cup (80 ml) extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Description

A refreshing and elegant pasta salad featuring tender penne, tangy feta, sweet cranberries, and a bright orange vinaigrette perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

Scale

12 oz (340 g) penne pasta
1 cup (150 g) crumbled feta cheese
¾ cup (110 g) dried cranberries
2 cups (60 g) fresh spinach or arugula, chopped
⅓ cup (50 g) sliced red onion
¼ cup (60 ml) fresh orange juice
1 teaspoon orange zest
⅓ cup (80 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper

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Instructions

Cook the penne pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and cool completely.
Whisk together orange juice, zest, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Slowly add olive oil while whisking.
Combine pasta, feta, cranberries, greens, and red onion in a large bowl.
Pour vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Chill for 20 minutes before serving.

Notes

For best texture, add fresh greens just before serving if preparing in advance. Adjust sweetness or acidity of the dressing to taste.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes