Creamy Feta Cranberry Pasta (Printable Version)

Creamy feta pasta combined with dried cranberries, baby spinach, cherry tomatoes, and a zesty lemon dressing.

# Ingredients Required:

→ Pasta

01 - 225 grams rigatoni pasta

→ Cheese

02 - 115 grams crumbled feta cheese

→ Fruits and Vegetables

03 - 150 grams dried cranberries
04 - 60 grams fresh baby spinach
05 - 150 grams halved cherry tomatoes

→ Dressing

06 - 45 milliliters freshly squeezed lemon juice
07 - 60 milliliters extra virgin olive oil
08 - 5 milliliters honey
09 - Salt to taste
10 - Black pepper to taste

# Guide to Cooking:

01 - Boil rigatoni in salted water until al dente, approximately 10 to 12 minutes. Drain and allow to cool slightly.
02 - Whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until emulsified.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, baby spinach, crumbled feta, dried cranberries, and halved cherry tomatoes.
04 - Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to evenly coat all components.
05 - Optionally, refrigerate for 30 minutes prior to serving to enhance flavor integration.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - Chilling the salad before serving allows the flavors to meld, improving overall taste.