Description
Feta & Cranberry Rigatoni Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette is a vibrant and delicious dish that brings together creamy feta cheese, sweet cranberries, crunchy walnuts, and fresh spinach. This salad is perfect for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a picnic, attending a potluck, or looking for a quick weeknight dinner. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s not only easy to make but also visually appealing and packed with nutritious ingredients. The zesty lemon vinaigrette perfectly ties all the flavors together, making each bite refreshing and satisfying.
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
Instructions
- Cook rigatoni according to package instructions until al dente; drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked rigatoni, spinach, feta cheese, cranberries, walnuts, and red onion.
- Drizzle vinaigrette over the salad; toss gently to coat all ingredients.
- Serve immediately or chill for about 15 minutes to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg