Description
Feta & Cranberry Rigatoni Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette is a vibrant and refreshing dish that combines the creaminess of feta cheese, sweet dried cranberries, and tender rigatoni pasta. Tossed in a zesty lemon vinaigrette, this salad provides a delightful balance of flavors and textures, making it perfect for picnics, barbecues, or weeknight dinners. Its eye-catching colors make it an impressive addition to any gathering, ensuring your guests will be coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 3 cups fresh spinach (chopped)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/4 cup red onion (diced)
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rigatoni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- While the pasta cools, chop the spinach, halve the cherry tomatoes, and dice the red onion.
- In a bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled rigatoni, chopped veggies, cranberries, and feta. Drizzle with dressing and mix gently.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving for optimal flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required after initial preparation
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg