Description
A vibrant and refreshing Italian Spaghetti Salad bursting with vegetables and a zesty dressing, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool it down quickly.
- Combine the ingredients: In a large bowl, toss together the cooked spaghetti, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and sliced black olives.
- Dress the salad: Pour the Italian dressing over the salad. Use salad tongs or a large spoon to toss everything together, ensuring every bite is coated in the delicious dressing.
- Season to taste: Add salt and pepper as desired, adjusting the seasoning to your liking.
- Chill: For the best flavor, cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes.
- Garnish and serve: Before serving, garnish your dish with fresh basil if desired.
Notes
Make the salad ahead of time for improved flavor. Rinse pasta under cold water to prevent stickiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: spaghetti salad, Italian salad, summer salad, vegetarian pasta, picnic recipe