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Dirty Martini Pasta Salad

Dirty Martini Pasta Salad

This Dirty Martini Pasta Salad is a delicious twist on a classic, combining pasta, olives, and blue cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 237
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb short form pasta
  • 2 cups Castelvetrano olives (pitted)
  • ¾ cup crumbled blue cheese
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 5 tablespoons brine from the olives
  • 1 medium lemon (juice and zest)
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small shot vodka (optional) adds depth of flavor

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Knife
  • Bowl

Method
 

  1. Boil the pasta according to package instructions in heavily salted water. Drain, then drizzle with a bit of olive oil to prevent sticking.
  2. Smash the drained olives gently with the flat side of a large knife, then chop them. Set aside.
  3. Mix all dressing ingredients together in a bowl and whisk until uniform. Taste and adjust as needed.
  4. In a large bowl, add the cooked pasta, chopped olives, crumbled blue cheese, and grated parmesan. Pour the dressing over and mix thoroughly. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 237kcal

Notes

Feel free to customize with different olives or cheeses to suit your taste. A drizzle of olive oil can refresh leftovers.

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