Description
Feta & Cranberry Rigatoni Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette is a delightful blend of creamy feta, sweet dried cranberries, and crunchy walnuts, all tossed in a zesty lemon vinaigrette. This vibrant dish is perfect for summer picnics, parties, or a light lunch at home, showcasing fresh flavors and colorful presentation that will impress your guests. In just 20 minutes, you can whip up this nutritious and delicious salad that fits any occasion—whether served as a main course or as a side. It’s versatile enough to customize with your favorite ingredients while being easy to prepare ahead of time for meal prep or potlucks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup toasted walnuts, chopped
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp honey
- 1/2 tsp 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.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rigatoni with feta cheese, cranberries, walnuts, spinach, and red onion.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Serve immediately or chill for about 15 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg