Olive lover's dream pasta (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1/2 pound pasta of choice
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1 cup pitted large green olives, roughly chopped
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100g feta cheese, cubed (or blue cheese crumbles)
→ Dressing
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1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
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1/4 cup olive brine
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1 clove fresh minced garlic
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1 lemon
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Black pepper to taste
# Instructions:
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Cook the pasta in a large pot of lightly salted boiling water according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse the pasta with cold water.
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In a small mason jar, make the dressing. Combine the olive oil, olive brine, minced garlic, zest of half the lemon, juice of ¼ lemon, and a good amount of black pepper. Close and shake until combined.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, roughly chopped olives, and feta cubes. Pour the dressing on top and toss to coat everything. Taste and add more pepper, lemon juice, or salt if necessary. Enjoy!
# Notes:
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Very lightly salt the pasta water as olive brine and feta are already salty
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Chill the pasta salad for at least 30 minutes before serving
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Keeps in an airtight container for up to 3 days