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Feta & Cranberry Rigatoni Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

Feta & Cranberry Rigatoni Salad with Zesty Lemon Vinaigrette

Feta & Cranberry Rigatoni Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette is a refreshing dish that's perfect for summer picnics or light meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 57 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 oz Rigatoni pasta Substitute with penne or farfalle as needed.
  • 4 oz Feta cheese, crumbled Goat cheese is a great alternative.
  • 1 cup Dried cranberries Consider dried cherries if you prefer.
  • 1/4 cup Red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
For the Vinaigrette
  • 1/2 cup Olive oil
  • 1/4 cup Lemon juice Fresh lemon is best.
  • 1 tbsp Honey
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • to taste Salt & Black pepper Essential for flavor.

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Boil the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the rigatoni, and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
  2. Drain and Cool the Pasta: Drain the rigatoni and rinse with cold water to stop cooking. Transfer to a mixing bowl.
  3. Add the Feta Cheese: Crumble feta into small pieces and fold into the pasta.
  4. Incorporate the Cranberries and Onion: Add dried cranberries and finely chopped red onion; toss everything gently.
  5. Add Fresh Parsley: Chop fresh parsley and mix with the pasta mixture.
  6. Whisk the Vinaigrette: In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, and season to taste.
  7. Toss the Salad: Pour vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss until all ingredients are coated.
  8. Serve or Chill: Serve immediately or chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes for enhanced flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best flavor, allow the salad to chill for at least 30 minutes before serving. Store in an airtight container and dress just before serving to maintain freshness.

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