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Feta & Cranberry Rigatoni Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

Feta & Cranberry Rigatoni Salad with Zesty Lemon Vinaigrette

This Feta & Cranberry Rigatoni Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette is a vibrant celebration of flavor, combining creamy feta and tangy cranberries.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 2 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 340
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 oz Rigatoni Pasta Can substitute with penne or farfalle.
  • 4 oz Feta Cheese, Crumbled Goat cheese works as a tasty alternative.
  • 1 cup Dried Cranberries Raisins or dried cherries can also be used.
  • 1/2 cup Red Onion, Finely Chopped Make sure to chop finely.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley, Chopped Fresh basil is a lovely substitute.
For the Vinaigrette
  • 1/3 cup Olive Oil Light olive oil works beautifully.
  • 2 Tbsp Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed is recommended.
  • 1 Tbsp Honey Agave syrup is a good vegan-friendly option.
  • 1 Tbsp Dijon Mustard Yellow mustard can alter flavor.
  • 1 tsp Salt Adjust according to taste.
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper Freshly cracked is preferred.

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • Mixing Bowl
  • small bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add rigatoni and cook until al dente, about 10-12 minutes.
  2. Carefully drain the rigatoni and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
  3. Crumble feta cheese, finely chop red onion and parsley, and gather cranberries.
  4. In a large bowl, combine cooled rigatoni, feta, red onion, cranberries, and parsley.
Vinaigrette
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
  2. Pour the vinaigrette over the pasta salad and gently toss to combine.
Serving
  1. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.
  2. Serve immediately or chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 340kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Rinse pasta under cold water after draining to keep ingredients fresh. Customize the vinaigrette's sweetness or acidity to taste.

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