Dirty Martini Pasta Salad
Dirty Martini Pasta Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish that captures the essence of its cocktail namesake. This delightful salad features al dente rotini pasta tossed with briny olives, juicy cherry tomatoes, and creamy feta cheese, all brought together with a zesty dressing of olive oil and fresh lemon juice. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or casual gatherings, this pasta salad promises to impress your guests with its bold flavors and stunning presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup pimento-stuffed green olives, pitted and halved
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Chop the cherry tomatoes, slice the red onion, and prepare the olives.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta with chopped vegetables and toss gently.
- Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice; sprinkle oregano, salt, and pepper. Toss until well coated.
- Gently fold in crumbled feta cheese without breaking it apart too much.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg