Feta & Cranberry Rigatoni Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
Feta & Cranberry Rigatoni Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette is a vibrant and refreshing dish that’s perfect for any occasion. Bursting with flavors, this salad combines creamy feta cheese with tart dried cranberries, crunchy cucumbers, and juicy cherry tomatoes, all drizzled with a zesty lemon vinaigrette. Whether you serve it as a light lunch, pack it for a picnic, or present it at a BBQ or potluck, this salad is sure to impress. Best of all, it comes together in just 20 minutes and can be made ahead of time for easy meal prep. Enjoy the delightful blend of textures and tastes in every bite!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves about 6 people 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup diced cucumber
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (for vinaigrette)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (for vinaigrette)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional, for added sweetness)
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the rigatoni according to package instructions until al dente; drain and cool.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey (if desired), minced garlic, salt, and pepper to make the vinaigrette.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled rigatoni with feta cheese, cranberries, cucumber, red onion, and cherry tomatoes.
- Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg