Description
This Feta & Cranberry Rigatoni Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette is a delightful combination of savory feta, sweet cranberries, and zesty lemon dressing, perfect for a light and refreshing meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
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- 2 cups rigatoni pasta
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Lemon Vinaigrette:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Boil rigatoni according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- Prepare Vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble Salad: In a large bowl, combine cooked rigatoni, feta cheese, dried cranberries, red onion, and parsley. Pour the lemon vinaigrette over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
- Serve: Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- This salad can be served as a main dish or a side for grilled meats.
- You can customize this salad by adding nuts or seeds for extra crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg