Creamy Feta and Cranberry Rigatoni Salad
A vibrant and comforting pasta salad featuring rigatoni, creamy feta, and sweet dried cranberries – perfect for picnics and gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces rigatoni
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook the rigatoni according to the package instructions. Add salt to the boiling water. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
- Whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, honey, lemon zest, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until smooth.
- Add the cooled rigatoni, dried cranberries, crumbled feta, and chopped parsley to the bowl. Toss until evenly coated in the dressing.
- Season the salad to taste with additional salt, pepper, or honey as desired.
- Chill the salad for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve cold or at room temperature when ready to enjoy.
Notes
Pasta can be cooked al dente for the best texture. This salad is flexible; feel free to swap cranberries for your favorite dried fruit.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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