Description
Experience a delightful twist on traditional pasta salads with this Dirty Martini Pasta Salad. This refreshing dish combines the briny goodness of olives and the creamy richness of feta cheese, all enveloped in a zesty dressing made from olive oil and lemon. Perfect for summer gatherings, picnics, or as a quick weeknight dinner, each bite is bursting with flavor. Whether served as a light main course or a complement to grilled meats, this salad is versatile and crowd-pleasing. Plus, it can be made ahead of time—allowing the flavors to meld beautifully. Treat yourself and your guests to this unique take on a classic!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 pound pasta
- 1 cup pitted large green olives (roughly chopped)
- 100 g feta cheese, cubed
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup olive brine
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a mason jar, combine olive oil, olive brine, minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, and black pepper. Shake well.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta with chopped olives and cubed feta cheese.
- Pour the dressing over the mixture and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Adjust seasoning as desired before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg