Classic Spaghetti Pasta Salad
A refreshing and flavorful Classic Spaghetti Pasta Salad made with tender spaghetti, crisp vegetables, and a tangy Italian dressing—perfect for picnics, potlucks, or summer meals.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 25 mins
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiled
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing (more as needed)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked spaghetti, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, green bell pepper, and black olives.
- Pour Italian dressing over the salad and toss well to coat.
- Add Parmesan cheese and mix again.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving for best flavor.
Notes
- You can add pepperoni slices, mozzarella cubes, or grilled chicken for extra protein.
- Use gluten-free spaghetti if needed.
- Adjust dressing amount to taste or use homemade dressing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 8mg
Keywords: spaghetti salad, pasta salad, summer salad, vegetarian pasta salad
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