Feta Cranberry Rigatoni Salad: Easy Lemon Vinaigrette Delight
A refreshing and easy salad featuring rigatoni pasta, feta cheese, cranberries, and a zesty lemon vinaigrette.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salads
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces rigatoni pasta
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rigatoni pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, feta cheese, cranberries, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and parsley.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a variation, add nuts for crunch.
- Use whole wheat rigatoni for a healthier option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Feta Rigatoni Salad, Cranberry Salad, Lemon Vinaigrette