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California Spaghetti Salad Recipe

California Spaghetti Salad Recipe


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4.6 from 15 reviews

  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes (includes chilling)
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This California Spaghetti Salad is a refreshing and colorful pasta salad perfect for summer gatherings. With a medley of fresh vegetables, Parmesan cheese, and a zesty Italian dressing, it’s a crowd-pleaser that can be made ahead of time.


Ingredients

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For the salad:

  • 12 ounces spaghetti (broken in half)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
  • 1 cup cucumber (diced)
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper (diced)
  • 1/2 cup green bell pepper (diced)
  • 1/2 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
  • 1/2 cup sliced black olives
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

For the dressing:

  • 1 cup Italian dressing
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the spaghetti: Cook spaghetti until al dente, then cool under cold water.
  2. Prepare the salad: Combine spaghetti, tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, onion, olives, and Parmesan in a bowl.
  3. Make the dressing: Whisk together Italian dressing, garlic powder, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  4. Toss everything: Pour dressing over salad, toss to coat. Chill for at least 1 hour.
  5. Serve: Toss again before serving.

Notes

  • This salad can be made a day ahead.
  • Enhance with avocado or feta cheese.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Boiling
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 290
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 440mg
  • Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 31g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 5mg