Description
A vibrant and refreshing salad featuring rigatoni pasta, creamy feta cheese, and sweet cranberries, perfect for summer picnics or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (optional, such as parsley or basil)
Instructions
- Cook the rigatoni pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked rigatoni, feta cheese, and cranberries.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the pasta salad and toss gently to combine.
- If desired, add fresh herbs like parsley or basil.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For added crunch, consider tossing in some toasted walnuts.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: rigatoni salad, feta cheese, cranberries, summer salad, easy salad recipes