Description
Elevate your dining experience with this Scrumptious Feta Cranberry Rigatoni Salad, a delightful blend of creamy feta, sweet cranberries, and fresh vegetables tossed in a zesty lemon vinaigrette. Perfect for summer picnics or festive gatherings, this salad is not only visually appealing but also packed with flavor and nutrition. Whether served warm or chilled, it promises to be a crowd-pleaser at any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh basil or parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook rigatoni in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper to create the vinaigrette.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked rigatoni, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, cranberries, and feta cheese.
- Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad mixture and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 15mg