Description
A delightful pasta salad inspired by the classic dirty martini, featuring briny olives, fresh herbs, and vibrant flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta (your choice)
- 1 cup green olives (pitted and chopped)
- 1/2 cup fresh herbs (like parsley and basil, chopped)
- 1/4 cup red onion (finely chopped)
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add your pasta of choice and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to halt the cooking process.
- Combine the Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta with chopped green olives, fresh herbs, finely chopped red onion, and halved cherry tomatoes.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a pinch of salt and pepper until well combined.
- Mix It All Together: Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss gently to ensure every ingredient is coated in the rich, flavorful mixture.
- Chill Before Serving: For the best flavor, cover your bowl and let the salad chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together beautifully.
Notes
This pasta salad can be prepared the day before for enhanced flavors. Customize with additional proteins or vegetables as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg