Description
Feta & Cranberry Rigatoni Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette is a zesty and colorful pasta salad featuring tender rigatoni, salty feta, sweet cranberries, and crisp red onions tossed in a bright lemony dressing. It’s perfect for potlucks, light meals, or meal prep.
Ingredients
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Instructions
- Cook rigatoni in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together all vinaigrette ingredients until well combined.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta, feta, cranberries, red onion, and greens if using.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- Chill for 20–30 minutes or serve immediately at room temperature.
Notes
- Add toasted nuts or seeds for crunch.
- Chopped apples, pears, or grilled chicken make it heartier.
- Use sun-dried tomatoes and olives for a Mediterranean spin.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: undefined
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
