Spinach pasta salad with feta and cranberries

Spinach Pasta Salad with Feta and Cranberries

Ingredients

• 8 oz whole wheat pasta (like fusilli or penne)
• 4 cups fresh spinach, chopped
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Cook the Pasta:
   • Boil water in a large pot. Add the whole wheat pasta and cook according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
2. Prepare the Dressing:
   • In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
3. Combine Ingredients:
   • In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, chopped spinach, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, dried cranberries, and red onion.
4. Add Dressing:
   • Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss gently to combine.
5. Serve:
   • Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.

SmartPoints Calculation

• Pasta (8 oz whole wheat): 12 SmartPoints
• Spinach (4 cups): 0 SmartPoints
• Cherry tomatoes (1 cup): 0 SmartPoints
• Feta cheese (1/2 cup): 6 SmartPoints
• Dried cranberries (1/2 cup): 7 SmartPoints
• Red onion (1/4 cup): 0 SmartPoints
• Olive oil (1/4 cup): 12 SmartPoints
• Balsamic vinegar (2 tbsp): 0 SmartPoints
• Garlic powder, salt, and pepper: 0 SmartPoints

Total SmartPoints:

37 SmartPoints for the entire salad. If divided into 4 servings, it would be approximately 9 SmartPoints per serving.

Enjoy your healthy and delicious Spinach Pasta Salad with Feta and Cranberries!