Feta & Cranberry Rigatoni Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
Feta & Cranberry Rigatoni Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette is a vibrant and refreshing dish that perfectly balances creamy feta, tart cranberries, and zesty lemon dressing. This delightful pasta salad is not only easy to prepare in just 20 minutes but also makes for an excellent light lunch, picnic item, or colorful side dish at gatherings. With fresh vegetables and herbs, this nutritious salad is sure to impress your guests while satisfying your taste buds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately four people 1x
- 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
- 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 in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente (about 10 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water; set aside.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey (if using), minced garlic, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta with feta cheese, cranberries, cucumber, red onion, and cherry tomatoes.
- Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently until all ingredients are coated. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 15mg