Description
Feta & Cranberry Rigatoni Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette is a colorful and delicious dish that brings together creamy feta, sweet dried cranberries, and crunchy walnuts, all coated in a zesty lemon vinaigrette. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or a light meal at home, this salad is not only quick to prepare but also impressively versatile. Serve it as a refreshing main or a delightful side—either way, it’s sure to elevate your dining experience. Packed with nutritious ingredients like spinach and whole grains, this pasta salad is as wholesome as it is flavorful. Enjoy the vibrant flavors and textures in just 20 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup toasted walnuts, chopped
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- Dressing: extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper
Instructions
- Cook rigatoni in boiling salted water until al dente; drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Combine cooled pasta with feta, cranberries, walnuts, spinach, and red onion in a large bowl.
- Drizzle with dressing and toss gently to coat.
- Serve immediately or chill for 15 minutes for enhanced flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (210g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg