Ingredients
8 oz bowtie or fusilli pasta (or gluten-free pasta)
3 cups fresh baby spinach
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup crumbled halal-certified feta cheese
1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp garlic powder
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Optional: honey or maple syrup (1/2 tsp), fresh mint or parsley for garnish
Instructions
Cook pasta until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
Wash and dry spinach. Chop if needed.
Whisk together dressing ingredients in a small bowl.
In a large bowl, combine pasta, spinach, cranberries, onion, feta, and nuts.
Pour dressing over salad and toss gently to coat.
Chill for 15 minutes or serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad, Side Dish, Meal Prep
- Method: No-Bake / Tossed
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired, Fusion
- Diet: Vegetarian
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