Description
Experience the delightful balance of flavors in this Feta & Cranberry Rigatoni Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette. This vibrant dish is not only quick and easy to prepare, taking just 20 minutes, but also packed with nutritious ingredients like spinach, walnuts, and whole-grain pasta. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or as a refreshing side dish at family gatherings, this salad features creamy feta cheese and sweet cranberries that add a burst of color and taste to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup toasted walnuts, chopped
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook rigatoni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked rigatoni with feta cheese, cranberries, walnuts, spinach, and red onion.
- Drizzle the lemon vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- Serve immediately or chill for 15 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling/Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg