Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of this creamy feta and cranberry rigatoni salad, perfect for summer gatherings or a refreshing side dish. This delightful medley combines al dente rigatoni, rich feta cheese, and sweet cranberries, all tossed in a zesty lemon vinaigrette. Quick and easy to prepare, this dish is sure to impress your guests and leave them asking for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook rigatoni in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente (about 10-12 minutes). Drain and let cool.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled rigatoni with cranberries and feta. Drizzle the dressing over the mixture.
- Gently toss until all ingredients are well coated. For best flavor, chill in the fridge for 30 minutes before serving or serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg