Description
Feta & Cranberry Rigatoni Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette is a vibrant, flavorful dish that combines creamy feta cheese, sweet dried cranberries, and crunchy walnuts for a delightful burst of taste in every bite. Tossed in a zesty lemon vinaigrette, this salad is perfect for picnics, potlucks, or as a refreshing side dish to complement any meal. With its quick preparation time of just 20 minutes, it’s an ideal choice for busy weeknights or entertaining guests.
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 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.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked rigatoni, feta cheese, cranberries, walnuts, spinach, and red onion.
- Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- Chill for 15 minutes before serving or serve immediately.
- 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: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg