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Feta & Cranberry Rigatoni Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Salads
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Vegetarian

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:

    • 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

  1. Cook Pasta: Boil rigatoni according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. Prepare Vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
  3. 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.
  4. 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