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Spaghetti Salad

Refreshing Spaghetti Salad for Summer Fun and Flavor

A delightful Spaghetti Salad that combines tender spaghetti with vibrant vegetables, perfect for summer gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Thin Spaghetti Feel free to swap for whole wheat or gluten-free alternatives.
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Italian Salad Dressing Homemade version can elevate flavor.
  • 1 tbsp Salad Supreme Seasoning Any Italian seasoning mix works as well.
For the Veggies
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Consider grape tomatoes or diced bell peppers as substitutes.
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper You can use any color bell pepper.
  • 1/2 medium Red Onion Swap for green onions or shallots for a milder bite.
  • 1 medium English Cucumber No need to peel.
For the Extras
  • 1/2 cup Sliced Black Olives Omit for a lower sodium option or use capers.
  • 1 cup Mini Pepperoni Try turkey pepperoni or skip for vegetarian.
For the Cheese
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Replace with nutritional yeast for dairy-free.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Colander
  • large mixing bowl

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Begin by bringing a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the thin spaghetti and cook according to the package directions until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain the pasta in a colander and rinse it under cold water.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled spaghetti with Italian salad dressing and Salad Supreme seasoning, stirring well. Sprinkle in the grated Parmesan cheese, tossing everything together for about 2 minutes.
  3. Add halved cherry tomatoes, diced red bell pepper, chopped red onion, and sliced English cucumber to the pasta mixture. Gently toss these ingredients together for a couple of minutes.
  4. Stir in the sliced black olives and mini pepperoni into the salad. Mix gently until all components are well combined.
  5. Transfer the spaghetti salad to an airtight container or cover the bowl with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  6. After chilling, give the spaghetti salad a gentle toss to redistribute the dressing. Serve cold in a lovely bowl.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For best results, prepare the vegetables and dressing in advance. Allow spaghetti salad to chill before serving for enhanced flavors.

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