Description
Dirty Martini Pasta Salad is a refreshing and flavorful twist on the classic cocktail, perfect for summer gatherings or casual dinners. This easy-to-make dish features chewy pasta combined with tangy olives, creamy feta, and a zesty olive brine dressing that ties it all together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 pound pasta of choice
- 100 g feta cheese, cubed
- 1 cup pitted green olives, roughly chopped
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup olive brine
- 1 clove fresh minced garlic
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a mason jar, combine olive oil, olive brine, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, and black pepper. Shake well to mix.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked pasta, chopped olives, and feta cheese. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until evenly coated.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve immediately or chill for enhanced flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg