Feta & Cranberry Rigatoni Salad
A vibrant and refreshing rigatoni salad loaded with feta cheese, dried cranberries, and a tangy balsamic dressing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a rolling boil and add the rigatoni pasta. Cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside to cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled rigatoni pasta with crumbled feta cheese, dried cranberries, diced red onion, and halved cherry tomatoes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper. Blend until the mixture is smooth and the honey is fully dissolved.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mix and toss gently until everything is well-coated and the flavors are evenly distributed.
- Garnish with fresh parsley. Serve immediately, or chill in the refrigerator for an hour for enhanced flavor.
Notes
For a protein boost, add cooked chicken or chickpeas. Substitute dried cranberries with fresh blueberries or pomegranate seeds for a seasonal twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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