Dirty Martini Salad (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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100g feta cheese, diced into cubes (or try blue cheese crumbles)
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1 cup large green olives, pitted and chopped up
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1/2 pound of your favorite pasta
→ Dressing
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Black pepper, add as much as you’d like
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The juice of 1/4 of a lemon
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Zest from half a lemon
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1 clove of garlic, freshly chopped
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1/4 cup of brine from the olives
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1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
# Instructions:
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Follow the instructions on the pasta package to cook it in boiling, lightly salted water. Once done, drain it and rinse it well with cold water.
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Grab a mason jar and toss in the olive oil, brine, chopped garlic, zest, a little lemon juice, and black pepper. Put the lid on and give it a good shake until it all comes together.
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Use a big bowl to mix the pasta, chopped olives, and cubes of feta. Drizzle the dressing over everything and mix it up until it's all coated. Taste it and adjust with lemon juice, salt, or extra pepper if needed.
# Notes:
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Go easy on the pasta water’s salt since the brine and cheese are salty
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Chill it for at least half an hour before digging in
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Put leftovers in an airtight container—it’ll stay fresh for up to 3 days