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Dirty Martini Pasta Salad

Dirty Martini Pasta Salad: Cheers to a Zesty Summer Dish

This Dirty Martini Pasta Salad is a delightful twist inspired by the classic cocktail, making it the perfect summer dish.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 oz Gluten-Free Pasta High protein base for the salad
  • 1 cup Green Olives Chopped, Castelvetrano or Cerignola recommended
  • 0.5 cup Feta Cheese Crumbled; use dairy-free feta for vegan option
For the Dressing
  • 0.33 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil Base for the dressing
  • 2 tbsp Olive Brine For martini flavor
  • 1 clove Minced Garlic Adds aromatic depth
  • 0.5 whole Lemon Zest and juice combined for flavor
  • to taste Black Pepper Adjust according to taste

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Colander
  • Mason jar or small bowl
  • mixing bowl
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add gluten-free pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.
  2. In a mason jar or bowl, combine olive oil, olive brine, minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, and black pepper. Mix until well blended.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, chopped olives, and crumbled feta. Toss gently to distribute ingredients evenly.
  4. Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss to coat. Adjust seasoning with more lemon juice or black pepper as desired.
  5. Serve immediately, or cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 10gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 780mgPotassium: 240mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Taste the salad before serving and adjust the flavors to enhance the overall taste and enjoyment of this dish.

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