5 from 12 votes
Luby’s Cafeteria Spaghetti Salad
Luby’s Cafeteria Spaghetti Salad combines cooked spaghetti with a tangy Italian dressing seasoned with Parmesan, sesame and poppy seeds, paprika, and a blend of spices. Fresh cucumber and red onion add crunch, while diced tomatoes and parsley garnish brighten the dish. Served chilled after marinating, it delivers a refreshing pasta salad with balanced savory and slightly spicy notes.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 10 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
497 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
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.
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 497
% 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.