Feta Cranberry Rigatoni Salad: A Fresh and Easy Delight
Make a refreshing Feta & Cranberry Rigatoni Salad with a zesty lemon vinaigrette. It’s perfect for a light meal or a side dish!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixed
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces rigatoni
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook rigatoni according to package instructions. Drain and cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled rigatoni, feta, cranberries, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and parsley.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.
Notes
- This salad can be made a day ahead for better flavor.
- Feel free to add other vegetables or nuts for extra crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Feta, Cranberry, Rigatoni, Salad, Lemon Vinaigrette