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Feta & Cranberry Rigatoni Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

Feta & Cranberry Rigatoni Salad with a Zesty Lemon Twist

Enjoy a refreshing Feta & Cranberry Rigatoni Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette, perfect for summer picnics and light lunches.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 ounces Rigatoni Cook al dente
  • 1 cup Feta Cheese Crumbled
  • 1 cup Dried Cranberries
  • 4 cups Baby Spinach
  • 1/2 cup Walnuts Chopped
  • 1/2 medium Red Onion Thinly sliced
For the Lemon Vinaigrette
  • 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 large Fresh Lemon Juiced
  • 1 tablespoon Honey
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • colander
  • Mixing Bowl
  • small bowl
  • whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Cook the rigatoni in a large pot of salted water for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the cooled rigatoni, feta cheese, cranberries, walnuts, spinach, and red onion. Gently fold together.
  4. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients.
  5. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 9gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Allow the salad to rest in the refrigerator for a better flavor. Best enjoyed chilled or at room temperature.

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