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Quick Spaghetti Salad With Italian Dressing

Quick Spaghetti Salad With Italian Dressing That Refreshes Every Bite

This Quick Spaghetti Salad With Italian Dressing is a delightful medley of al dente pasta and crunchy veggies, perfect for busy days.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 oz Spaghetti Gluten-free pasta can be used.
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved.
  • 1 medium Cucumber Diced.
  • 1 medium Green Bell Pepper Diced.
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper Diced.
  • 1 small Red Onion Finely chopped.
  • 1/2 cup Black Olives Optional.
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Italian Dressing Store-bought or homemade.
For Serving
  • 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Optional.
  • to taste Salt Adjust to taste.
  • to taste Black Pepper Adjust to taste.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • colander
  • Mixing bowl
  • cutting board
  • knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Boil the Spaghetti: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8–10 minutes.
  2. Drain and Cool the Pasta: Drain spaghetti in a colander and rinse under cold water for 1–2 minutes to cool it down.
  3. Prepare the Vegetables: Wash and chop the vegetables. Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber and bell peppers, and chop the red onion.
  4. Combine Ingredients in a Bowl: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled spaghetti with the chopped vegetables and olives.
  5. Dress the Salad: Pour Italian dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat evenly.
  6. Season to Taste: Sprinkle with salt, black pepper, and Parmesan cheese if desired, and toss again.
  7. Chill Before Serving: Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best flavor, store salad without dressing if keeping longer than a day.

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