Description
Feta & Cranberry Rigatoni Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette is a delightful blend of flavors and textures that comes together in just 20 minutes. This vibrant salad features al dente rigatoni tossed with creamy feta cheese, sweet dried cranberries, crunchy walnuts, and fresh baby spinach, all drizzled with a zesty lemon vinaigrette. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or as a quick weeknight meal, this dish is not only easy to prepare but also healthy and satisfying. Serve it as a main course or a side dish to elevate any meal.
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 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp honey
- 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
- salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook rigatoni according to package directions 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 bowl, combine cooked rigatoni, feta cheese, cranberries, walnuts, spinach, and red onion.
- Drizzle with dressing and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately or chill for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg