Description
This Dirty Martini Pasta Salad recipe combines the flavors of a dirty martini cocktail with a classic pasta salad, creating a unique and refreshing dish that is perfect for summer gatherings or potlucks.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 pound pasta of choice
Pasta:
- 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
Dressing:
- 1 cup pitted large green olives, roughly chopped
- 100 g feta cheese, cubed or blue cheese crumbles
Additional:
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a mason jar, combine olive oil, olive brine, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, and black pepper. Shake well.
- Assemble the Salad: In a bowl, mix pasta, olives, and feta. Pour dressing over and toss to coat. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Notes
- Lightly salt pasta water and adjust salad seasoning carefully due to the saltiness of olives and feta.
- Green olives are recommended for a classic martini flavor.
- Gluten-free pasta can be used as a substitute.
- Chill salad for at least 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days, allowing the salad to return to room temperature before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
