Cranberry Penne Salad: A Fresh and Easy Delight with Orange Vinaigrette
A delicious salad combining the sweetness of cranberries with a zesty orange vinaigrette.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 2 cups arugula
- 1/4 cup feta cheese
- 1/3 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the arugula, cranberries, walnuts, and feta cheese.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss to combine.
- Add the cooled penne to the salad and gently mix.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- For a vegan option, substitute honey with maple syrup.
- Can be made a day in advance for better flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Cranberry, Penne, Salad, Orange, Vinaigrette
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