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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

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  1. 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.
  2. In a large bowl; add tomatoes, cucumber, peppers, olives, onion, cubed cheese and olives.
  3. 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.

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.

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