Description
Indulge in a delightful Spaghetti Pasta Salad with Italian Dressing, a vibrant blend of flavors and textures that’s perfect for summer gatherings. This refreshing dish combines tender spaghetti with crisp vegetables, savory salami, and a zesty Italian dressing, making it an ideal side for picnics, barbecues, or family dinners. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up this easy-to-make salad that not only tastes amazing but also looks visually appealing. Customize it with your favorite proteins or veggies for added flair and let it chill to enhance its flavors before serving. Impress your guests or treat yourself to this delicious pasta salad that truly shines at any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz thin spaghetti
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup cucumber
- 1 cup salami (or pepperoni)
- 1 medium green pepper
- ½ small red onion
- ½ cup black olives
- Italian dressing (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti in boiling water until al dente; drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large bowl, mix chopped cherry tomatoes, cucumber, salami, green pepper, red onion, and black olives.
- Whisk together Italian dressing ingredients if making from scratch.
- Add cooled spaghetti to the vegetable mixture and toss with dressing and Parmesan cheese.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg