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Feta & Cranberry Rigatoni Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

A refreshing pasta salad featuring rigatoni, tangy feta cheese, sweet cranberries, and a zesty lemon vinaigrette.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: main dish, Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Pasta Salad
  • 12 oz rigatoni uncooked
  • 1 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
Lemon Vinaigrette
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tsp honey optional
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp salt to taste
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper to taste

Method
 

Cook the Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the rigatoni and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
  2. Drain the pasta in a colander and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
Prepare the Vinaigrette
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Combine Salad Ingredients
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rigatoni, feta cheese, dried cranberries, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and parsley.
  2. Pour the lemon vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Serve
  1. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gFiber: 3gSugar: 8g

Notes

This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Add additional fresh herbs for extra flavor.

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