Description
This Spaghetti Pasta Salad with Italian Dressing is a vibrant and flavorful dish that’s perfect for warm-weather gatherings. Bursting with fresh veggies, savory salami, and zesty dressing, it’s not only delicious but also incredibly easy to prepare. This salad can be made ahead of time, allowing the ingredients to meld together for an enhanced taste experience. Whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue or attending a potluck, this pasta salad is sure to impress your guests and become a staple at your summer events.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz thin spaghetti
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup cucumber
- 1 medium green pepper
- ½ small red onion
- ½ cup black olives
- 1 cup salami
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Italian dressing (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled spaghetti with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, salami, green pepper, red onion, and olives.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the Italian dressing ingredients until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and gently toss to coat evenly. Add Parmesan cheese and stir gently again.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least two hours before serving to let flavors meld.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg