Description
Feta & Cranberry Rigatoni Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette is a colorful, refreshing dish that brings together creamy feta cheese, sweet dried cranberries, and crunchy walnuts for a delightful bite. With zesty lemon vinaigrette drizzled over the top, this pasta salad is perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a light meal at home. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes, it showcases a balance of flavors that will impress your guests and satisfy your taste buds. Enjoy it as a main dish or a side, and feel free to customize it with your favorite ingredients!
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 the rigatoni in boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper for the vinaigrette.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked rigatoni, spinach, feta cheese, cranberries, walnuts, and red onion.
- Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients.
- Serve immediately or chill for about 15 minutes to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (205g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 10mg