Description
A refreshing Cold Spaghetti Salad filled with crisp vegetables and a zesty Italian dressing, perfect for summer picnics and casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped (red, yellow, or green)
- 1 cup cucumbers, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/3 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing (store-bought or homemade)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the cooled spaghetti, chopped bell peppers, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, black olives, and Parmesan cheese.
- Drizzle the salad with Italian dressing and toss everything together until well coated.
- Add salt and pepper to taste, mixing gently.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. Enjoy your refreshing spaghetti salad!
Notes
To maintain the crispness of fresh vegetables, avoid overmixing. For added flavor, customize the dressing or add protein.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg