Spaghetti Salad
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This recipe for spaghetti salad is a unique pasta salad full of crunchy vegetables and parmesan cheese, all tossed together in a homemade zesty Italian dressing. The perfect dish to feed a crowd when you're entertaining!
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Ingredients
For the salad
- 1 pound spaghetti noodles broken in half
- 1 cup quartered and sliced cucumber
- 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/3 cup finely diced red onion
- 2/3 cup sliced black olives
- 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 1/4 cups homemade or store bought Italian dressing dressing recipe follows
- salt and pepper to taste
For the dressing
- 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup white wine or red wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 1/2 tablespoons finely minced red bell pepper
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1 1/2 teaspoons minced dried onion or 1 teaspoon fresh minced onion
- 3/4 teaspoon dried basil
- 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
For the dressing
- Combine all of the dressing ingredients in a jar and shake vigorously to combine. Store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
For the salad
- Cook the spaghetti in salted water according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cool water.
- Place the spaghetti in a large bowl and add the cucumber, red and green bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, red onion and olives.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta and vegetables and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper to taste if desired.
- Sprinkle the parmesan cheese and parsley over the top right before serving.
Notes
- I really recommend making your own Italian dressing as it adds a lot of flavor. If you're short on time, choose a high quality refrigerated Italian dressing at the store.
- Be sure to cut all your vegetables into bite sized pieces to make the the salad easy to eat.
- I typically use Persian or English cucumbers for best results.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
461kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
66g
(22%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Cholesterol
14mg
(5%)
Sodium
816mg
(34%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 461 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 461kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 66g | 22% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 816mg | 34% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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