Creamy Feta and Cranberry Rigatoni Salad
A light and refreshing pasta salad with creamy feta and sweet cranberries, ideal for summer BBQs or potlucks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- 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 package instructions in salted water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, honey, lemon zest, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Add the cooled rigatoni, dried cranberries, crumbled feta, and chopped parsley to the bowl with the dressing.
- Toss everything gently until the rigatoni is fully coated with the creamy mixture.
- Taste the salad, adjusting the seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or honey as desired.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve the salad cold or at room temperature.
Notes
Perfect for summer BBQs or potlucks. Customize with your favorite ingredients.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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