Nutritious Spinach Pasta Salad with Feta and Cranberries
- 8 oz whole wheat pasta (rotini or bowtie)
- 6 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Combine the cooled pasta, spinach, feta cheese, cranberries, almonds, and red onion.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Toss again before serving and adjust seasoning if needed.