Description
Elevate your meal with this vibrant and satisfying Feta Cranberry Rigatoni Salad. Combining perfectly cooked rigatoni, tangy feta cheese, and sweet cranberries, all tossed in a zesty lemon vinaigrette, this dish is not only visually appealing but also packed with flavor. Perfect for gatherings or as a hearty meal, this salad is versatile enough to enjoy year-round.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rigatoni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine diced cucumber and halved cherry tomatoes.
- Add cranberries and crumbled feta to the vegetable mix and gently toss.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper to create the vinaigrette.
- Mix cooled rigatoni with the vegetable mixture and pour the vinaigrette over everything. Toss gently until well combined.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 210g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg