Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Spaghetti Pasta Salad with Italian Dressing, a refreshing dish perfect for summer gatherings, barbecues, and picnics. This delightful salad combines al dente spaghetti with crisp vegetables like cherry tomatoes and cucumbers, savory salami, and a zesty Italian dressing that brings everything together. Not only is it quick to prepare—taking just 30 minutes—but it also serves up to 10 people, making it an ideal choice for entertaining friends and family. For an extra burst of flavor, chill the salad in the fridge for a couple of hours before serving. Enjoy it as a main dish or a side at your next gathering; this pasta salad is sure to impress!
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 dressing (or homemade)
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water. Drizzle with olive oil and chill.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled spaghetti with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, salami, green pepper, red onion, and black olives.
- Pour Italian dressing over the mixture and toss gently to coat. Add grated Parmesan cheese and stir again.
- Cover and 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 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg