Description
Spaghetti Pasta Salad with Italian Dressing is a vibrant and refreshing dish that’s perfect for summer gatherings. This colorful salad combines al dente spaghetti with crisp vegetables, savory salami, and a zesty Italian dressing that brings everything together in a flavor explosion. It’s not just a side dish; it can stand alone as a satisfying meal. Easy to prepare in just 30 minutes and even better when made ahead of time, this pasta salad is ideal for picnics, barbecues, or any casual celebration. With its customizable ingredients, you can tailor it to your tastes or whatever’s in season, making it a versatile favorite that will impress family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz thin spaghetti
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup cucumber
- 1 cup salami (or pepperoni)
- 1 medium green pepper
- ½ small red onion
- ½ cup black olives
- Italian salad dressing (or homemade)
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water. Drizzle with olive oil and cool in the refrigerator.
- In a large bowl, mix cooled spaghetti with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, salami, green pepper, red onion, and olives.
- Whisk together dressing ingredients in a separate bowl until blended.
- Pour dressing over the pasta mixture and toss gently to coat evenly. Fold in Parmesan cheese.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg