Description
A refreshing and vibrant pasta salad featuring crisp apples, crunchy walnuts, and creamy feta cheese, dressed in apple cider vinegar for a delightful fall flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz. pasta (such as fusilli or rotini)
- 2 apples, diced (such as Honeycrisp or Fuji)
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside to cool completely.
- Chop the apples, celery, and red onion. Combine in a large bowl with walnuts, cranberries, and feta cheese.
- In a smaller bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper. Drizzle over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Let the salad chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Prepare ahead for easy meal planning. This salad is best enjoyed fresh but can last in the fridge for about 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: autumn salad, pasta salad, apple salad, vegetarian salad, fall recipes