Description
Spaghetti Pasta Salad with Italian Dressing is a vibrant, flavorful dish that captures the essence of summer. Packed with juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and savory salami, this pasta salad is not only refreshing but also incredibly easy to prepare. In just 30 minutes, you can create a colorful bowl that’s perfect for picnics, barbecues, or family gatherings. The zesty Italian dressing ties all the ingredients together, making every bite a delightful explosion of flavors. Serve it as a standalone meal or as a delicious side; this spaghetti salad is sure to impress any crowd!
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz thin spaghetti
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup cucumber (diced)
- 1 medium green pepper (diced)
- ½ small red onion (diced)
- ½ cup black olives (sliced)
- 1 cup salami slices (cut into small pieces)
- 1 bottle Italian salad dressing
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked spaghetti, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, salami, green pepper, red onion, and black olives.
- Prepare dressing by whisking together ingredients or using store-bought dressing; pour over the pasta mixture.
- Add grated Parmesan cheese and gently mix until well coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 24mg