Description
This Quick Spaghetti Salad with Italian Dressing is a refreshing and flavorful dish perfect for picnics, potlucks, or easy weeknight dinners. It’s loaded with fresh vegetables, tossed in zesty Italian dressing, and can be customized with your favorite ingredients.
Ingredients
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Spaghetti Salad:
- 12 ounces spaghetti
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup Italian dressing
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced (optional)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Boil the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Cool and Prep: Drain the spaghetti and rinse it under cold water. Prepare the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, and red onion.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the spaghetti and vegetables. Add olives if desired.
- Add Dressing: Pour Italian dressing over the mixture. Toss to coat evenly.
- Final Touch: Top with Parmesan cheese if desired.
Add the spaghetti and cook according to the package instructions until al dente, usually about 8–10 minutes.
Notes
- This salad can be made ahead and refrigerated for a few hours before serving.
- Feel free to add grilled chicken or shrimp for a protein boost.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Spaghetti Salad, Italian Dressing, Pasta Salad, Easy Recipe
