Description
This Spaghetti Salad Recipe is a delightful and refreshing pasta salad that’s perfect for potlucks, picnics, or as an easy side dish. With a medley of fresh vegetables, tangy Parmesan cheese, and zesty Italian dressing, it’s a crowd-pleaser that’s both flavorful and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
Spaghetti Salad:
- 12 oz spaghetti, broken in half
- 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup cucumber (diced)
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper (diced)
- 1/2 cup black olives (sliced)
- 1/4 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti: In salted water, cook the spaghetti until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Prepare the salad: In a large bowl, combine spaghetti, tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, olives, red onion, and Parmesan cheese.
- Add dressing: Pour Italian dressing over the salad, sprinkle with Italian seasoning, and toss to coat.
- Season and chill: Season with salt and pepper, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Garnish and serve: Before serving, garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- This salad can be customized with additional mix-ins like pepperoni, feta, or chopped broccoli.
- For enhanced flavor, try using a zesty or creamy Italian dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
