Luby’s Cafeteria Spaghetti Salad
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Luby’s Cafeteria Spaghetti Salad
Description
Luby’s Cafeteria Spaghetti Salad brings together cooked spaghetti tossed with a distinctive Italian dressing enriched by Parmesan cheese, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, and an assortment of spices including seasoned salt, paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Fresh diced cucumber and red onion are mixed in to provide crispness and contrast the soft pasta texture. This salad is mixed well and chilled for at least two hours, allowing the flavors to meld and the pasta to absorb the dressing. Just before serving, it is garnished with diced tomatoes and parsley for color and a fresh finish.
The combination of the tangy Italian dressing and the seasoning mixture creates a salad with a nuanced balance of savory, slightly smoky, and spicy flavors layered with crunchy vegetables. The pasta holds the dressing well thanks to the thorough mixing and chilling period.
This salad is suitable as a cold side dish during summer meals or potlucks, pairing well with grilled or barbecued meats. Its make-ahead nature allows it to stay chilled and ready to serve for gatherings or quick meals.
Ingredients
- 1 pound spaghetti broken in half
- 16 ounce Italian dressing bottle
- 1 tablespoon Parmesan Cheese grated
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 2 teaspoons seasoned salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 cucumber diced
- 1 red onion diced
- 2 diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon parsley
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Drain, rinse with cold water, and drain well. Transfer to a large bowl. In a medium bowl, whisk together Italian dressing, cheese, seeds, seasoned salt, paprika, garlic powder and peppers until well blended. Stir in cucumber and onion. Pour over spaghetti and toss lightly to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or up to 24 hours. Garnish with tomatoes and parsley sprigs.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 497 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 497kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 69g | 23% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 1546mg | 64% |
| Potassium | 351mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 355IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 4.1mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 81mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.8mg | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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