Description
A refreshing, tangy, and colorful pasta salad made with spaghetti, fresh veggies, and a zesty Italian dressing. It’s easy to make, packed with flavor, and perfect for any gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz spaghetti, cooked and drained
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup green bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked spaghetti, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, red onion, and black olives.
- Pour the Italian dressing over the pasta and toss to coat evenly.
- Add garlic powder, oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese and toss again.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the flavors blend.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
Notes
- You can add pepperoni, feta cheese, or grilled chicken for extra flavor.
- For a homemade dressing, mix 1/2 cup olive oil, 3 tbsp red wine vinegar, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- This salad tastes even better the next day!