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Feta & Cranberry Rigatoni Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

A bright pasta salad with rigatoni, feta, cranberries, and a fresh lemon vinaigrette.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz rigatoni pasta
  • 3 cups baby spinach
  • 1 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 0.75 cup dried cranberries
  • 0.5 cup walnuts toasted, chopped
  • 0.33 cup olive oil
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice fresh
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Cook rigatoni until al dente and cool.
  2. Whisk together vinaigrette ingredients.
  3. Combine pasta with spinach, feta, cranberries, and nuts.
  4. Toss with lemon vinaigrette and rest before serving.

Notes

Add spinach just before serving if making ahead.