Description
Spaghetti Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish that perfectly combines al dente pasta with crisp vegetables, all tossed in a zesty dressing. Ideal for summer gatherings, picnics, or as a quick weeknight meal, this salad offers a delightful mix of textures and flavors. Easy to customize based on available ingredients, it’s a crowd-pleaser that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped
- ½ small red onion, finely diced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- While the pasta cooks, chop cucumber, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper; whisk until blended.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled spaghetti and chopped veggies. Pour the dressing over and gently toss until evenly coated.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg