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Feta & Cranberry Rigatoni Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

Feta & Cranberry Rigatoni Salad with Zesty Lemon Vinaigrette

This Feta & Cranberry Rigatoni Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette combines creamy feta and sweet cranberries for a refreshing dish.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 57 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 12 oz Rigatoni pasta Can substitute with penne, farfalle, or rotini.
  • 4 oz Feta cheese, crumbled Goat cheese or ricotta salata can be used.
  • 1 cup Dried cranberries Avoid fresh cranberries.
  • 1/2 cup Red onion, finely chopped Green onion can be used for a milder flavor.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh parsley, chopped Substitute with basil for a different twist.
For the Lemon Vinaigrette
  • 1/2 cup Olive oil Use high-quality extra virgin for best flavor.
  • 1/4 cup Lemon juice Can substitute with lime juice.
  • 1 tbsp Honey Can be omitted or replaced with agave syrup.
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard Yellow mustard can be used as a substitute.
  • to taste Salt & Black pepper Adjust to suit your taste.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Colander
  • mixing bowl
  • Small mixing bowl
  • spatula

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Boil the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Cook the rigatoni according to package instructions until al dente, about 10-12 minutes.
  2. Drain and Cool: Drain the rigatoni and rinse under cold water to cool. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
  3. Prepare the Ingredients: Crumble the feta, finely chop the onion and parsley.
  4. Combine the Salad Components: Add feta, cranberries, onion, and parsley to the rigatoni and toss gently.
  5. Whisk the Lemon Vinaigrette: Combine olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a bowl and whisk until emulsified.
  6. Dress the Salad: Drizzle vinaigrette over the salad, mixing gently to coat.
  7. Taste and Adjust: Adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or honey if desired.
  8. Serve or Chill: Serve immediately or let chill in the fridge for 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 10gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This salad is great for meal prep and can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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