Spaghetti Salad Pasta Salad
Bright, colorful, and bursting with flavor, this Spaghetti Salad Pasta Salad is the perfect side dish for picnics, potlucks, or a light summer meal. Featuring tender spaghetti tossed with crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, sweet red bell peppers, tangy black olives, and a zesty Italian dressing, this pasta salad beautifully balances freshness and zest in every bite. The addition of parmesan cheese and chopped parsley adds a savory, herby finish, while a quick chill in the refrigerator allows the flavors to meld into perfection. Ready in just 30 minutes (including prep and cook time), this crowd-pleasing recipe is a hassle-free way to elevate your menu with vibrant veggies and a delightful twist on traditional pasta salads. Serve it chilled and let the compliments roll in!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.75 cup black olives
- 0.5 cup parmesan cheese
- 1 cup Italian dressing
- 0.25 cup chopped parsley
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente. Once cooked, drain and rinse under cold water to cool the pasta and stop the cooking process.
While the pasta is cooking, prepare the vegetables: halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, chop the red bell pepper, thinly slice the red onion, and slice the black olives.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and cooled spaghetti, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, and black olives.
Pour the Italian dressing over the pasta and vegetables, and gently toss to coat everything evenly.
Add the parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Toss again to ensure all ingredients are well-mixed.
Cover the pasta salad and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, give the salad a final toss and adjust seasonings if necessary. Serve chilled and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1555 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 79.4 g | 102% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.2 g | 96% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 25.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 44 mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 4614 mg | 201% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 171.7 g | 62% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.6 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 44.8 g | ||
| Protein | 43.2 g | 86% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 707 mg | 54% | |
| Iron | 15.6 mg | 87% | |
| Potassium | 1618 mg | 34% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
