Description
This Dirty Martini Pasta Salad is a delightful twist on a classic pasta salad, with the briny flavors of green olives and a tangy dressing that will have you coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
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Pasta:
- 1/2 pound pasta of choice
Dressing:
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup olive brine
- 1 clove fresh minced garlic
- Zest of half a lemon
- Juice of 1/4 lemon
- Black pepper to taste
Add-Ins:
- 1 cup pitted large green olives, roughly chopped
- 100 g feta cheese, cubed or blue cheese crumbles
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil the pasta according to package instructions, then drain and rinse with cold water.
- Make the Dressing: In a mason jar, shake together olive oil, olive brine, minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, and black pepper.
- Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, mix pasta, olives, and feta. Toss with dressing. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Notes
- Very lightly salt the pasta water and adjust salt at the end due to the salty olives and feta.
- Classic green olives can be swapped for any type, and use gluten-free pasta if needed.
- Chill for 30 minutes before serving and store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
