Feta & Cranberry Rigatoni Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
Feta & Cranberry Rigatoni Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette is a refreshing and flavorful pasta salad featuring tender rigatoni, tangy feta cheese, sweet dried cranberries, and crisp vegetables, all tossed in a zesty homemade lemon vinaigrette. Perfect for a light lunch, side dish, or potluck favorite!
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
For the Lemon Vinaigrette
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rigatoni pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool down.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, crumbled feta cheese, dried cranberries, walnuts, and fresh spinach leaves.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey (or maple syrup), Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Drizzle the lemon vinaigrette over the pasta mixture and toss gently to combine, ensuring everything is well-coated.