Description
This Dirty Martini Pasta Salad recipe is a delightful fusion of flavors inspired by the classic cocktail. Tangy olives, creamy feta cheese, and a zesty dressing come together to create a refreshing pasta salad that’s perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a light summer meal.
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
- 1 lemon
- Black pepper to taste
Additional:
- 1 cup pitted large green olives, roughly chopped
- 100g feta cheese, cubed or blue cheese crumbles
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil pasta in salted water as per package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a mason jar, combine olive oil, olive brine, minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, and black pepper. Shake well.
- Assemble the Salad: In a bowl, mix pasta, olives, and feta. Add dressing and toss to coat. Adjust seasoning if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
