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Feta & Cranberry Rigatoni Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

Feta & Cranberry Rigatoni Salad with Bright Lemon Vinaigrette

This Feta & Cranberry Rigatoni Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette is a quick, refreshing dish bursting with Mediterranean flavors, perfect for any meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 1 pound Rigatoni Pasta Swap in your favorite short pasta if desired.
For the Salad
  • 8 ounces Feta Cheese Goat cheese works nicely as a substitute.
  • 1 cup Dried Cranberries Consider fresh cranberries for a tangy twist.
  • 1 cup Cucumber Any cucumber variety will elevate the dish.
  • 1 small Red Onion Substitute with green onions or skip if preferred.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Basil or cilantro can easily stand in for parsley.
For the Vinaigrette
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil Use grapeseed or avocado oil for a different flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Vinegar like apple cider can be used if needed.
  • 1 tablespoon Honey Optional for sweetness; agave syrup works well too.
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard Yellow mustard is a suitable replacement.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Essential seasoning.
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper Essential seasoning.

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Colander
  • Mixing bowl
  • small bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the rigatoni pasta and cook for about 10 minutes until al dente, then drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Chop the cucumber, slice the red onion thinly, and roughly chop the parsley. Combine these with the dried cranberries and crumbled feta cheese in a large bowl.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  4. Combine the cooled rigatoni with the salad ingredients and pour the vinaigrette over. Toss gently to coat everything evenly.
  5. Chill the salad in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before serving, and garnish with extra parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 8gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allowing the salad to chill enhances the flavors and prevents ingredients from becoming soggy if prepared in advance.

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