Description
Spaghetti Pasta Salad is the ultimate dish for any occasion, bursting with fresh flavors and vibrant colors. This easy-to-make salad features tender spaghetti combined with crisp vegetables like cucumbers and bell peppers, all tossed in a zesty Italian dressing. Perfect for summer barbecues, potlucks, or as a light meal, this salad is not only delicious but also customizable to suit your taste. Add proteins like grilled chicken or shrimp for an extra hearty option. With its quick preparation time and refreshing taste, Spaghetti Pasta Salad will surely become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces spaghetti noodles
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 3/4 cup Italian dressing
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente; drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cooked spaghetti with diced cucumber, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and black olives.
- Add Parmesan cheese, Italian dressing, salt, and pepper; toss gently to coat.
- Chill in the fridge for at least one hour to enhance flavors before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg