Description
Feta & Cranberry Rigatoni Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette is a vibrant and delicious dish that brings together the creamy richness of feta cheese, the sweetness of dried cranberries, and the crunch of toasted walnuts, all enveloped in a zesty lemon vinaigrette. This delightful pasta salad is perfect for any occasion—from casual weeknight dinners to festive gatherings. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes, this salad is not only refreshing but also packed with nutritious ingredients like spinach, making it a satisfying choice for light meals or as a side dish.
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
Instructions
- Boil the rigatoni in salted water 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 cooled rigatoni with feta cheese, cranberries, walnuts, spinach, and red onion.
- Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently until well combined.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for about 15 minutes to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg