Description

California Spaghetti Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish perfect for summer gatherings. It’s a delightful combination of spaghetti, fresh vegetables, and a tangy Italian dressing. This salad is not only colorful but also packed with flavors and nutrients.

Ingredients

1 pound thin spaghetti, broken into 1 inch pieces

1 pint cherry tomatoes, chopped in half

1 cucumber, diced

1 red bell pepper, diced

1/2 red onion, diced

1 can black olives, drained and sliced

DRESSING:

1 bottle Italian salad dressing 16 ounces

1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated

1 tablespoon sesame seeds

1 teaspoon paprika

1/2 teaspoon celery seed

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain using a colander and rinse in cold water.

Add the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, and olives in a large bowl.

To make the dressing:

Whisk together italian salad dressing, parmesan cheese, sesame seeds, paprika, celery seed, and garlic powder. Pour over salad and toss until coated. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes (for spaghetti)
Category: Salad
Method: Mixing
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Calories: 250
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 650mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Carbohydrates: 26g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 10mg