Description
Spaghetti Salad is a vibrant, refreshing pasta salad tossed with fresh vegetables, tangy Italian dressing, and savory Parmesan cheese, perfect for picnics, BBQs, or potlucks.
Ingredients
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- 12 oz spaghetti, broken in half
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup sliced black olives
- 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup Italian dressing
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked spaghetti, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, black olives, and green bell pepper.
- Pour Italian dressing over the pasta and vegetables. Add garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Toss everything well to combine and coat evenly.
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the salad and toss gently.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving if desired.
Notes
- Use tri-color pasta for a more festive look.
- Add pepperoni slices or mozzarella pearls for a heartier salad.
- Best served chilled and can be made a day ahead.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 5mg