Description
A refreshing and vibrant Italian Spaghetti Salad Sensation, perfect for a light lunch or a flavorful side dish. This easy-to-make salad combines al dente spaghetti with crisp vegetables, black olives, and a zesty Italian dressing, chilled to meld the flavors beautifully.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 8 oz. spaghetti, cooked and cooled
Vegetables & Add-ins
- 1 cucumber, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 red onion, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
Dressing
- 1/4 cup Italian dressing
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the cooked and cooled spaghetti, chopped cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, halved cherry tomatoes, and sliced black olives to create the salad base.
- Add Dressing: Drizzle the Italian dressing and olive oil over the pasta and vegetables. Toss everything thoroughly to ensure each component is evenly coated with the flavorful dressing.
- Season and Chill: Season the salad with salt and pepper according to your taste preference. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and the salad to chill before serving.
Notes
- For best texture, cook the spaghetti al dente and rinse with cold water to cool before adding to the salad.
- You can substitute Italian dressing with a homemade vinaigrette for a fresher taste.
- Add fresh herbs like basil or parsley for extra flavor.
- This salad can be prepared a day ahead and kept refrigerated, making it a convenient dish for gatherings or meal prep.
- Adjust the quantity of vegetables based on your preferred ratio of pasta to veggies.
