Description
Feta & Cranberry Rigatoni Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette is a vibrant and refreshing dish that perfectly balances savory feta, sweet dried cranberries, and a zesty lemon vinaigrette. Ideal for any occasion, this salad can be served as a light main course or an eye-catching side dish. With its quick preparation time of just 20 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights, summer BBQs, or picnics in the park. Packed with healthy ingredients like spinach and walnuts, this Mediterranean-inspired pasta salad is both nourishing and satisfying. Customize it by adding your favorite vegetables or protein to make it uniquely yours!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup toasted walnuts, chopped
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook rigatoni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl to create the vinaigrette.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked rigatoni with feta cheese, cranberries, walnuts, spinach, and red onion.
- Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat.
- Serve immediately or chill for about 15 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg