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Dirty Martini Pasta Salad

Dirty Martini Pasta Salad

Enjoy a refreshing Dirty Martini Pasta Salad, a unique twist on traditional salads bursting with flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 pound uncooked pasta
  • 1/4 cup flat leaf parsley coarsely chopped
  • 1/2 cup good quality pitted green olives
  • 2 TBS olive brine
  • 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
  • 1 TBS toasted pinenuts
  • 1/2 medium lemon lemon zest
  • 2 TBS fresh lemon juice
  • 3 TBS creamy garlic salad dressing
  • flaky sea salt to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • pot
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

  1. Cook the pasta according to the package directions, drain well, rinse in cold water, and drain again. Put into a bowl.
  2. Prepare the garlic dressing while the pasta is cooking.
  3. Add the chopped parsley, olives, olive brine, blue cheese, toasted nuts, lemon zest, and lemon juice to the pasta. Toss well together.
  4. Add the garlic dressing and toss together again.
  5. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup

Notes

For additional flavor, allow the salad to rest for a few minutes before serving. Consider adding grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein if desired.

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