5.0 from 12 votes
Spaghetti Salad
This Spaghetti Salad recipe is loaded with fresh veggies like peppers, tomatoes, and onion as well as cheddar cheese. Homemade Italian dressing adds the final touch. Perfect for summer potlucks and BBQs!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 592 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound spaghetti noodles broken in half
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- ½ red onion finely chopped
- 1 English cucumber sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 2.25 ounce can sliced black olives drained
- ½ cup cheddar cheese cut into small cubes
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 1/2 cups Italian dressing recipe below - or use store-bought
Homemade Italian Dressing
- 1 ½ cups extra virgin olive oil
- 3 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 ½ teaspoons dried basil
- 1 Tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 3 Tablespoons Parmesan Cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package directions (el dente); drain and rinse. To prevent sticking, drizzle a small amount of olive oil over pasta and toss. Refrigerate until cool.
- In a large bowl; add tomatoes, cucumber, peppers, olives, onion, cubed cheese and olives.
- Combine dressing ingredients; pour over salad and toss to coat. Add the Parmesan cheese; gently stir together. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
592kcal
(30%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
11mg
(4%)
Sodium
499mg
(21%)
Potassium
362mg
(10%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
736IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
38mg
(42%)
Calcium
141mg
(14%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 592
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 592kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 499mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 362mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 736IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 38mg | 42% |
| Calcium | 141mg | 14% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.