Description
A vibrant and easy Cold Spaghetti Salad perfect for gatherings, featuring fresh veggies and a zesty dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (any color)
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1 cup Italian dressing
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain the pasta and rinse it under cold water to cool.
- Combine the cooked spaghetti, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, red onion, and black olives in a large bowl.
- Pour Italian dressing over the salad and toss everything together to combine thoroughly.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting it to your liking.
- Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving, or prepare it up to a day ahead!
- Garnish with fresh herbs if desired before serving, adding a touch of elegance and flavor.
Notes
Make this salad a day in advance for optimal flavor development. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking Required
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg