Salty Olive Pasta (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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100g feta cheese, cubed (can swap with blue cheese)
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1/2 pound of your favorite pasta
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1 cup large green olives, pitted and roughly chopped
→ Dressing
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Juice from 1 lemon
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1 clove garlic, finely minced
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Black pepper to your taste
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1/4 cup of olive brine
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1/3 cup good-quality olive oil
# Instructions:
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In a big pot, boil water with a pinch of salt and cook the pasta as directed on the box. Drain it, then rinse under cold running water.
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Grab a small jar with a lid. Add olive oil, olive brine, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, and black pepper. Screw on the lid and shake until it all comes together.
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Put the pasta, olives, and feta cubes in a large bowl. Pour your dressing over everything and toss to mix. Taste it and adjust with more salt, lemon juice, or pepper if needed. Enjoy it right away!
# Notes:
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Don’t over-salt the boiling water since feta and olive brine are both salty
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Let the salad chill for at least 30 minutes before eating
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Store in a sealed container for up to 3 days