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Martini Pasta Salad

Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 1 lb short pasta I prefer a flatter shape as opposed to a tube-like penne or ziti
  • 1 c parsley roughly chopped
  • 2 c castelvetrano olives pitted and smashed
  • 1/2 c olive brine
  • 1 c crumbled blue cheese
  • 1/4 c toasted pine nuts
  • 1 med lemon zested and juiced
  • 2/3 c favorite Italian dressing

Instructions

  • Cool pasta until al dente, according to package directions. Drain and rinse off with cool water until its cool to the touch.
  • Add pasta to a large bowl, along with parsley, olives, olive brine, blue cheese crumbles, toasted pine nuts, lemon zest, lemon juice, and Italian dressing. Add a pinch of flaky salt and some cranks of fresh cracked pepper. Toss to distribute ingredients and enjoy.