Spaghetti Salad
Brighten up your mealtime with this vibrant Spaghetti Salad! Combining al dente spaghetti with fresh, crunchy vegetables and a zesty dressing, this salad is not only easy to prepare but also incredibly versatile. Perfect for summer picnics, family gatherings, or quick weeknight dinners, it guarantees a satisfying dish that will impress everyone at the table. Customize it to your taste with your favorite ingredients for a refreshing take on traditional pasta dishes!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors), diced
- medium red onion, thinly sliced
- cup Italian dressing (or vinaigrette)
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot. Add spaghetti and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- While pasta is cooking, wash and chop all vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled spaghetti with all prepared vegetables. Toss to mix evenly.
- Drizzle Italian dressing over the salad and toss until well coated.
- Cover or transfer to an airtight container; refrigerate for at least one hour to meld flavors.
- Garnish with fresh herbs if desired and serve chilled.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg