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Feta & Cranberry Rigatoni Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

Feta & Cranberry Rigatoni Salad with Bright Lemon Vinaigrette

Indulge in this Feta & Cranberry Rigatoni Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette that combines creamy feta, sweet cranberries, and hearty rigatoni for a refreshing meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 ounces Rigatoni Pasta or short pasta like penne or fusilli
  • 1 cup Feta Cheese crumbled, or try goat cheese or mild mozzarella
  • 1 cup Dried Cranberries or fresh cranberries
  • 1 cup Cucumber chopped
  • 1/2 medium Red Onion thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley roughly chopped
For the Vinaigrette
  • 1/3 cup Olive Oil or grapeseed or avocado oil
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice freshly squeezed, or substitute with vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Honey optional, can be replaced with agave syrup
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard or yellow mustard
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Colander
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the rigatoni and cook according to package instructions, typically around 10 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Chop the cucumber into bite-sized pieces and thinly slice the red onion. Roughly chop the parsley and combine all ingredients in a large bowl with dried cranberries and crumbled feta.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, and a pinch of salt and pepper until fully emulsified.
  4. Add cooled rigatoni to the bowl with vegetables and feta. Drizzle the vinaigrette over and toss gently until combined.
  5. For enhanced flavor, cover and chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving, or serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a custom twist, add grilled chicken or avocado. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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