Feta & Cranberry Rigatoni Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
Feta & Cranberry Rigatoni Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette is a refreshing and vibrant dish perfect for summer picnics, casual lunches, or potlucks. This delightful pasta salad combines the creaminess of crumbled feta cheese and the sweetness of dried cranberries, all brought together by a zesty lemon vinaigrette. Bursting with flavors and colors, this salad is not only quick to prepare in just 20 minutes but also packed with nutritious ingredients. Whether served as a main dish or a side, this versatile salad is sure to impress at any gathering.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- For the vinaigrette: olive oil
- fresh lemon juice
- Dijon mustard
- honey (optional)
- minced garlic
- salt
- pepper
Instructions
- Cook rigatoni in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and cool under cold water.
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey (if using), garlic, salt, and pepper to make the vinaigrette.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled pasta with feta, cranberries, cucumber, onion, and tomatoes.
- Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss gently to combine.
- Garnish with parsley and serve immediately or chill for enhanced flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 210g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg