Description
A refreshing Spaghetti Salad that bursts with flavor and combines the heartiness of spaghetti with fresh veggies, making it perfect for any meal or gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped (any color)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup Italian dressing
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool down.
- Combine the cooked spaghetti, chopped bell peppers, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumbers, and thinly sliced red onion in a large bowl and toss gently.
- Whisk together the Italian dressing, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl, adjusting seasoning to taste.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to ensure everything is evenly coated.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The salad tastes even better as it sits.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook/Chill
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg