There are some recipes that never go out of style. Spaghetti Salad is one of them. Spaghetti tossed with fresh veggies, Italian dressing, and a secret ingredient.
McCormick Salad Supreme.
Okay, so maybe it’s not that much of a secret but it is oh-so good in this salad.
I’m aging myself by saying this. A lot. But back in the early to mid 1990’s I brought this pasta salad to just about every church potluck or progressive dinner I attended.
I was one of those people.
But I wasn’t alone. There was sure to always be a few of these salads on the buffet table. Mine was just better.
People didn’t mind. That much. Everyone loves a good spaghetti salad.
This summer I am bringing the classic spaghetti salad back into fashion. It made an appearance at one of my first backyard cookouts. I do promise though that I won’t be doing a repeat of the 90’s. I won’t be making this for every backyard cookout this summer. Maybe just a few more.
Potluck Spaghetti Salad Recipe
Ingredients:
1-lb Spaghetti Noodles, broken in half and cooked according to package directions
3-4 Roma Tomatoes, diced
1-cup Cucumbers, sliced and quartered
1-cup Monterey Jack Cheese, cubed
1-cup Zuchinni, cubed
1-cup Yellow Squash, cubed
1-cup Red Pepper, diced
1 small red onion, diced
2 cans sliced olives, drained
1 cup of Italian Dressing
2-3 Tablespoons of McCormick Salad Supreme
Directions:
Combine all of the ingredients in a large bowl. Toss to coat dressing and evenly distribute vegetables and Salad Supreme. Refrigerate until it is time to serve.
For the Italian salad dressing, use whatever your favorite brand is. I used Olive Garden dressing this time and it turned out really good. I think this salad tastes even better if you make it the night before, and let it marinate in the fridge for a while.
Use whatever veggies you like. That’s one of the things I love about a salad like this. Just about anything goes. What would you add to it?
Paige says
June 13, 2015 at 10:44 PMThis salad looks super yummy! I’m going to have to give it a try at our next BBQ!
Paige
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Janet W. says
June 14, 2015 at 6:57 AMLots of delicious, fresh ingredients in this recipe! How yummy and it looks like the perfect summer dish!
Annette Fletcher says
April 10, 2016 at 4:58 PMHad this a long time ago, never got the recipe though, It was delicious. Now I can make it anytime I want to. Thanks
Erin Ellis says
June 14, 2015 at 8:11 AMThis looks yummy! Bookmarking for my menu plan this week.
Julie Wood says
June 14, 2015 at 9:48 AMThe Italian dressing on the Spaghetti salad looks so delicious and I like this salad for a Summertime dinner, and am going to make it. Thanks for such a good recipe.
Dee says
June 14, 2015 at 2:15 PMI don’t think I’ve ever seen this before, but it looks great, and I have to try it. Thanks for sharing. 🙂
Stephanie says
June 14, 2015 at 3:09 PMMcCormick Salad Supreme and Italian Dressing were the pasta salads of my childhood! They were always so good. I actually forgot that they still make Salad Supreme, which makes me sad. That just means I need to go buy some and try this.
Crystal Rogers Walker says
June 14, 2015 at 3:27 PMOh I love this recipe I have never seen this kind of speg recipe but it looks very good and I will try it
shelly peterson says
June 14, 2015 at 4:09 PMI have never used spaghetti noodles for a pasta salad. This looks super delicious and fresh with all the veggies.
Tamra Phelps says
June 14, 2015 at 5:40 PMI think this sounds great. I have to be honest, I’d skip the squash & zucchini. (Though my Mom would definitely want them, lol.)
Nicole Dziedzic says
June 14, 2015 at 8:31 PMThis is the perfect recipe for bringing a dish to a family outdoor party. My favorite thing to eat and make in the summer is pasta salads. This ones looks incredible.
heather says
June 14, 2015 at 10:11 PMI have never made this recipe but it is perfect for summer thanks for sharing this one.
Fee Roberts says
June 14, 2015 at 10:18 PMI’ve never heard of spaghetti salad, but it looks delicious.
Elisabeth says
June 15, 2015 at 12:53 PMWhere have I been? I’ve never heard of spaghetti salad but it looks delish!
Cindy says
June 15, 2015 at 3:11 PMI have had this salad before and you won’t be sorry you tried it. You can put a lot of different ingredients in it. I had lost my recipe and trying to do it by memory. Thank you for posting this. It will be sure to hit the table throughout the summer and rest of the year!!
Hope everyone enjoys it like we do.
Natalie Brown says
June 16, 2015 at 7:27 PMThis is always one of my favorite recipes that people bring. Thank-you for this easy and tasty recipe!
Cathy says
June 17, 2015 at 10:10 AMYum, this looks great! I love the combination of flavors! Saying hello from Work It Wednesday!
Cathy
Mary D. says
June 17, 2015 at 6:40 PMI make my a little different than this yummy one. I use 1 lb linguine broken in half boiled then rinsed in cold water. I add cut up in half cherry tomatoes or tomatoes cut up. And cut up cucumbers. Then I add 1 LG bottle all of it of Zesty Itallian Dressing and t h e whole bottle of McCormick Salad Supreme. It is just the right spice and everyone always ask me for the recipe.
Bernice says
February 26, 2018 at 4:30 PMCan you tell me what salad supreme is please
Angela says
February 26, 2018 at 4:40 PMIt’s a McCormick seasoning found on the spice isle. Good stuff!
Carole from Carole's Chatter says
June 18, 2015 at 4:04 PMHi Angela, I would love you to stop by Food on Friday: Pasta over at Carole’s Chatter to add this to the recipe collection! Cheers!
Sheryl says
June 18, 2015 at 4:35 PMI am invited to potlucks often and l love the simplicity of this one and it look appetizing. What I also love is the story about the 90’s you shared. Please consider submitting it or another recipe with a cherished story at http://cherishedmagazine.com/in-the-kitchen/
I’d love to see it in the magazine!
Kathleen says
June 19, 2015 at 8:04 AMNow there is a recipe that would be good to feed a crowd and does not look to hard to make. Thanks for bringing it to #HomeMattersParty
Kathleen
Joann Woolley says
June 21, 2015 at 9:38 PMI don’t know if I have ever seen a spaghetti salad before – this would be fun to make!
Ann says
June 24, 2015 at 2:36 PMLooks really good, I think I’ll add some salami cut into cubes or pepperoni! Thank You!
Grandma Katie says
June 24, 2015 at 9:55 PMI made this this weekend as a side with grilled steak and corn on the cob. It’s been years since I made spaghetti salad and I forgot how much I love it. There was a little left over and I actually had it for breakfast the next morning ! Great recipe.
Angela says
June 25, 2015 at 11:32 AMI’m so glad you enjoyed it! Some of these old recipes are the best.
Sandy Cain says
July 6, 2015 at 10:29 AMLooks wonderful, I love pasta salads! The only thing I would change here is to add some cut up baby portobello mushrooms – (just personal preference). Thanks for a great recipe, pinned and planned!
Hannah C says
February 22, 2016 at 6:27 PMThis looks really delicious and it’s great for a potluck. Nice recipe.
Dana Rodriguez says
July 1, 2016 at 7:24 PMWhat a great recipe. I love angel hair so I may make this over the holiday weekend!
Birdiebee says
July 9, 2016 at 6:01 PMI love pasta and salads so will have to try this recipe. I love all of the ingredients. I never thought about using spaghetti in a cold salad.
Marilyn Legault says
May 26, 2017 at 9:05 AMLove taking cold salads to picnics.
Sarah L says
May 30, 2017 at 7:32 PMThis would be very good to take to a BBQ next week. Thanks.
Brandon Sparks says
May 30, 2017 at 8:20 PMThis looks so amazing.. Now this is something that my family would go crazy over.. Thanks so much..
Debbie Welchert says
June 15, 2017 at 5:35 PMWhat a wonderful recipe and I can’t wait to try it. It has all the ingredients in it that I love.
Rosie says
June 19, 2017 at 8:48 AMWowie, this would be my kind of spaghetti, a nice way to incorporate veggies and for potluck, everyone looks for healthy options!
Justin tan says
June 27, 2017 at 1:37 PMthis is easy to make and looks yummy. perfect for our coming church potluck party
Maryann D. says
July 4, 2017 at 8:05 AMPOTLUCK SPAGHETTI SALAD RECIPE sounds wonderful to me since I love spaghetti and veggies!
Michelle Bartley says
July 5, 2017 at 3:15 PMI’m going to try this recipe!
James Robert says
August 11, 2017 at 1:14 PMWow, haven’t had this in a long time and I mom and sister both use to make it. This has more good in it then they had. Looks super!
Barrie says
November 5, 2017 at 3:58 PMI’ve never made a cold pasta with spaghetti. Looks like a tasty and filling meal for hot summer days.
Lynn Moga says
February 26, 2018 at 7:26 PMI might add some feta cheese, fresh mushrooms and fresh garlic to this salad. L