Description
A flavorful twist on traditional pasta salad, this Dirty Martini Pasta Salad combines tangy green olives, creamy feta cheese, and a zesty olive brine dressing for a unique and delicious dish.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1/2 pound pasta of choice
- 1 cup pitted large green olives roughly chopped
- 100 g feta cheese, cubed or blue cheese crumbles
Dressing:
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup olive brine
- 1 clove fresh minced garlic
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, olive brine, minced garlic, lemon juice, and black pepper.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix cooked pasta, chopped olives, feta cheese, and dressing until well combined.
- Chill and Serve: Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- This pasta salad can be customized with additional ingredients such as cherry tomatoes, red onion, or fresh herbs.
- Adjust the amount of olive brine and lemon juice to suit your taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg