Feta & Cranberry Rigatoni Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
If you crave a refreshing dish that bursts with flavor, the Feta & Cranberry Rigatoni Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette is your perfect solution! This vibrant pasta salad combines creamy feta cheese, sweet cranberries, and crunchy vegetables, all coated in a zesty lemon vinaigrette. Ideal for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, it’s not only quick to prepare but also customizable to suit your taste. Whether served as a light lunch or alongside grilled meats at a barbecue, this salad is sure to impress family and friends alike. Enjoy the ease of meal prep and the delight of a colorful, nutritious dish that’s as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup diced cucumber
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional, for added sweetness)
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook rigatoni in salted boiling water until al dente (about 10 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled pasta with feta cheese, cranberries, cucumber, red onion, and cherry tomatoes. Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss gently.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately or chill for enhanced flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg