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Feta & Cranberry Rigatoni Salad

Feta & Cranberry Rigatoni Salad: A Refreshing Summer Delight

Enjoy a delightful blend of flavors with Feta & Cranberry Rigatoni Salad, perfect for summer gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 oz Rigatoni Pasta Can swap with penne or farfalle
  • 6 oz Feta Cheese, Crumbled Consider goat cheese for a milder option
  • 1 cup Dried Cranberries Avoid fresh cranberries due to tartness
  • 1 small Red Onion, Finely Chopped
  • 1 cup Fresh Parsley, Chopped
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil Use extra virgin for best flavor
  • 2 Tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 1 Tbsp Honey
  • 1 Tbsp Dijon Mustard
  • to taste Salt & Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • colander
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Boil a large pot of salted water, add rigatoni pasta and cook per package instructions (10-12 minutes) until al dente.
  2. Drain pasta in a colander and rinse thoroughly under cold water, toss gently to cool.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled pasta with feta, cranberries, onion, and parsley; stir gently.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
  5. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture, gently toss until rigatoni is evenly coated.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary with salt, honey, or lemon juice.
  7. Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes to enhance flavors.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 180mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Taste dressing before mixing for desired sweetness and tanginess. Use high-quality ingredients for best results.

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