Description
A vibrant and creamy salad featuring rigatoni, tangy feta, and sweet cranberries, perfect for summer gatherings or cozy dinners.
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 pasta: Cook rigatoni according to package instructions in salted water until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Prepare the dressing: In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, honey, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
- Combine the ingredients: Add cooled rigatoni, cranberries, feta, and parsley to the bowl. Toss gently.
- Season to taste: Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or honey as desired.
- Chill and serve: Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Ensure rigatoni is al dente; let mayonnaise and yogurt come to room temperature for easier mixing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg