Description
Feta & Cranberry Rigatoni Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette is a delightful dish that combines tangy feta cheese and sweet cranberries with al dente rigatoni pasta. This vibrant salad is perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a refreshing side at any gathering. With its colorful presentation and burst of flavors, it will surely impress your guests! Easy to prepare and customizable, this salad is both a feast for the eyes and the palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- Fresh herbs (basil or parsley), chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rigatoni in salted boiling water until al dente (10-12 minutes). Drain and rinse with cold water.
- While the pasta cools, chop cherry tomatoes and cucumber into bite-sized pieces.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper to create the vinaigrette.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled pasta, chopped vegetables, feta cheese, and cranberries. Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss gently until well coated.
- Top with fresh herbs before serving. Chill for an hour for enhanced flavors if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg