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Italian Spaghetti Salad

Italian Spaghetti Salad is made with spaghetti, fresh summer veggies, salami and tossed in a homemade zesty italian dressing. This is a summer potluck must!

Prep Time
20 mins
chill time
3 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 354 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Salad , Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian , Italian-American Fussion

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces thin spaghetti, broken into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 pint sliced cherry tomatoes
  • 2 cups diced zucchini, about 1 ½ medum zucchinis
  • 1 ½ cup diced cucumber about 1 large cucumber
  • 1 cup diced green bell pepper, about 1 whole pepper
  • 1 cup red bell pepper, about 1 whole pepper
  • 1 cup diced red onion, about ½ a whole onion
  • 2 (4-ounce) cans drained sliced ripe olives
  • 1 cup Italian salami, cut in half
Italian Dressing
  • ⅔ cup olive oil
  • ½ cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon celery seed
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Cook 16 ounces thin spaghetti, in a large pot of boiling water according to package directions. Drain and rinse the pasta in cold water.
  2. Add 1 pint sliced cherry tomatoes, 2 cups diced zucchini, 1 ½ cup diced cucumber, 1 cup diced green bell pepper, 1 cup red bell pepper, 1 cup diced red onion, 2 (4-ounce) cans drained sliced ripe olives, and 1 cup Italian salami, to a large bowl and toss until completely combined.
Dressing
  1. In a separate bowl, add ⅔ cup olive oil, ½ cup red wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning, 2 teaspoons granulated sugar, ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese , 2 teaspoons sesame seeds, 1 teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon celery seed, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper and whisk to combine.
  2. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until completely combined. Cover the bowl and set it in the refrigerator to chill for at least 3 hours before serving.

Notes

  • Updated on April 21, 2020
  • Originally Posted on August 9, 2020

Nutrition Information

Calories 354kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 36g (12%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 13g Cholesterol 9mg (3%) Sodium 749mg (31%) Potassium 383mg (11%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 870IU (17%) Vitamin C 40mg (44%) Calcium 71mg (7%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 354

% Daily Value*

Calories 354kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 36g 12%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 13g 65%
Cholesterol 9mg 3%
Sodium 749mg 31%
Potassium 383mg 8%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 870IU 17%
Vitamin C 40mg 44%
Calcium 71mg 7%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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