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Rigatoni Salad with Feta and Cranberries

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A bright and delicious rigatoni salad featuring salty feta, chewy cranberries, and a tangy lemon vinaigrette, perfect for potlucks or weeknight dinners.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 250g rigatoni pasta
  • 100g feta cheese, crumbled
  • 100g dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Cook the rigatoni according to package instructions; drain and let cool.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cooled rigatoni, feta cheese, and cranberries.
  3. In a separate small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper to make the vinaigrette.
  4. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  5. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve.

Notes

Use good quality olive oil and freshly squeezed lemon juice for the brightest dressing. If desired, sprinkle toasted pine nuts or chopped celery before serving for added color and crunch.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg