Description
This Supreme Spaghetti Pasta Salad combines tender spaghetti with crisp vegetables, savory toppings, and a zesty dressing. It’s the perfect make-ahead dish for potlucks, picnics, or light meals.
Ingredients
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16 oz spaghetti noodles, broken into smaller pieces
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1 cucumber, diced
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1 red bell pepper, diced
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1 green bell pepper, diced
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1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
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1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
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1/2 cup sliced black olives
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1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
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1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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2 tablespoons seasoning blend (such as paprika, garlic powder, celery seed, and poppy seed)
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3/4 cup Italian dressing (adjust to taste)
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the broken spaghetti noodles and cook according to package directions until al dente.
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Drain the pasta and rinse under cold water to cool it quickly. Drain thoroughly.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the cucumber, red and green bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, red onion, black olives, parsley, and cooled spaghetti. Toss to combine.
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Add the grated Parmesan cheese, seasoning blend, and Italian dressing to the bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Toss well until evenly coated.
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Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to blend.
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Before serving, stir the salad well to redistribute the dressing. Serve chilled as a side or a light main dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- chilling: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10
- Calories: 153 per serving
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 388mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 4mg