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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!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition

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

Method
 

  1. Cook the rigatoni pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool down.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, crumbled feta cheese, dried cranberries, walnuts, and fresh spinach leaves.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey (or maple syrup), Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  4. Drizzle the lemon vinaigrette over the pasta mixture and toss gently to combine, ensuring everything is well-coated.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcal

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