Feta & Cranberry Rigatoni Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
Looking for a vibrant and refreshing dish? This Feta & Cranberry Rigatoni Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette is a perfect choice! Bursting with flavors from creamy feta cheese and tangy cranberries, this delightful pasta salad is ideal for busy weeknights or gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
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- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup cucumber, diced
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rigatoni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey (if using), minced garlic, salt, and pepper for the vinaigrette.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta, feta cheese, cranberries, cucumber, onion, and tomatoes. Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss gently.
- Garnish with parsley and serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes to enhance flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg