Sweet Tart Pasta Salad
Brighten up your table with this Sweet Tart Pasta Salad—a refreshing twist on traditional pasta dishes that beautifully balances sweet and tangy flavors. Featuring tender al dente penne pasta tossed with vibrant spinach, juicy cherry tomatoes, sweet diced mango, crisp cucumber, creamy crumbled feta, and chewy dried cranberries, this salad is a colorful feast for the eyes and palate. The homemade honey-Dijon dressing, infused with apple cider vinegar and olive oil, ties everything together with a lightly sweet and zesty finish. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy pasta salad is perfect for a quick lunch, potluck, or a light dinner. Serve it chilled for a burst of summer flavors in every bite! Keywords: Sweet Tart Pasta Salad, quick pasta salad, fruity pasta salad, honey-Dijon dressing, easy summer recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 oz Penne pasta
- 2 cups Fresh spinach
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup Diced mango
- 1 cup Sliced cucumber
- 1 cup Crumbled feta cheese
- 1 cup Dried cranberries
- 2 tbsp Honey
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 2 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, rinse under cold water, and set aside to cool.
While the pasta cools, prepare the vegetables and fruits: halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the mango, and slice the cucumber.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, spinach, cherry tomatoes, diced mango, sliced cucumber, crumbled feta cheese, and dried cranberries.
In a small bowl or mason jar, whisk together the honey, Dijon mustard, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is well emulsified.
Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated.
Cover and refrigerate the pasta salad for at least 20 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled and enjoy your Sweet Tart Pasta Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2477 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 90.0 g | 115% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.2 g | 131% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 107 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 3606 mg | 157% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 360.2 g | 131% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.6 g | 91% | |
| Total Sugars | 167.3 g | ||
| Protein | 55.5 g | 111% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 578 mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 12.4 mg | 69% | |
| Potassium | 1477 mg | 31% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
