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Spaghetti salad in a white bowl, tossed with diced vegetables and Italian dressing.

Spaghetti Salad

Lori MauerLori Mauer
Toss together this vibrant Spaghetti Salad recipe in just 25 minutes, then let it chill for 1 hour! Loaded with crisp veggies & tangy Italian dressing, it's a unique summer side.
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 326 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound spaghetti broken into halves
  • 1 medium cucumber diced
  • 1 medium red bell pepper diced
  • 1 medium green bell pepper diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup black olives sliced
  • 1 cup Italian dressing or a mix of 3 parts olive oil to 1 part balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Cook spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled spaghetti, cucumber, red and green bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and black olives.
    Spaghetti Salad Recipe
  • Pour the Italian dressing over the spaghetti and vegetables. Add the grated Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning. Toss until all ingredients are well coated.
    Spaghetti Salad Recipe
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld.
    Spaghetti Salad Recipe
  • Before serving, give the salad a good mix to redistribute the dressing and flavors. Serve chilled.

Nutrition

Calories: 326kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 9gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 486mgFiber: 3g
Keyword italian dressing, pasta salad, potluck salad, spaghetti salad
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