Feta & Cranberry Rigatoni Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
Feta & Cranberry Rigatoni Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette is a refreshing and vibrant dish that beautifully balances savory feta cheese, sweet cranberries, and a zesty lemon vinaigrette. Perfect for summer gatherings, picnics, or as a light lunch option, this salad is both simple to prepare and packed with flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling and Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup cucumber, diced
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (for dressing)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (for dressing)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rigatoni in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente (about 10 minutes). Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, Dijon mustard, honey (if using), and minced garlic until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, feta cheese, cranberries, cucumber, red onion, and cherry tomatoes. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently until well mixed.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes for enhanced flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 25mg