Description
This Spaghetti Pasta Salad with Italian Dressing is a vibrant and refreshing dish that captures the essence of summer dining. Perfect for gatherings, picnics, or simple weeknight meals, this salad combines al dente spaghetti with a medley of crisp vegetables and savory meats, all brought together by a zesty Italian dressing. Not only is it quick to prepare—taking just 30 minutes—but it also offers endless customization options. Whether you choose to add grilled chicken or extra veggies, each bite bursts with flavor and freshness. Chill this dish in the refrigerator before serving to allow the ingredients to meld beautifully, making it an ideal choice for 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
- 1 bottle Italian salad dressing (or homemade)
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti in salted water until al dente, then drain and rinse under cold water. Drizzle with olive oil and chill.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled spaghetti with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, salami, green pepper, red onion, and olives.
- Mix dressing ingredients in a separate bowl and pour over the salad; toss gently.
- Add Parmesan cheese and stir to combine. Refrigerate for at least two hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 15mg