Description
A vibrant salad that combines creamy feta cheese with sweet cranberries, tossed in a zesty lemon vinaigrette.
Ingredients
- 2 cups rigatoni pasta
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Begin by bringing a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add the rigatoni and cook according to package instructions, usually about 10 to 12 minutes, until al dente.
- Drain the pasta in a colander and quickly rinse it under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside in a large mixing bowl to cool.
- Crumble the feta cheese into small pieces and set it aside.
- Add the dried cranberries and finely chopped red onion to the bowl with the cooled pasta.
- Sprinkle fresh parsley over the mixture.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until fully combined.
- Pour the lemon vinaigrette over the pasta and toss gently to ensure all ingredients are well-coated.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper if necessary.
- Serve immediately, or chill for about 30 minutes to enhance the flavor melding.
Notes
For best results, use good quality feta cheese and allow the cooked pasta to cool completely before mixing to prevent mushiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean