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Spaghetti Salad

A bright, crunchy spaghetti salad tossed in Italian dressing—perfect as a side or potluck dish.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound spaghetti uncooked, broken in half
  • 1 red onion thinly sliced
  • 1.5 cups cucumbers sliced
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper chopped
  • 1/2 cup green bell pepper chopped
  • 1/2 cup yellow bell pepper chopped
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup black olives sliced
  • 1/2 cup sweet corn
  • 1/4 cup parsley chopped
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 1.5 cups Italian salad dressing

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Colander
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Measuring Cups
  • spoon or tongs for tossing

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the broken spaghetti according to package directions until al dente (about the package time).
  2. Drain the spaghetti and rinse under cold water until cool to stop cooking; drain well.
  3. Place the cooled spaghetti in a large mixing bowl.
  4. Add the sliced red onion, sliced cucumbers, chopped red, green, and yellow bell peppers, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced black olives, sweet corn, and chopped parsley to the bowl.
  5. Pour the Italian dressing over the pasta and vegetables (use desired amount) and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
  7. Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese on top and garnish with additional chopped parsley if desired, then serve or refrigerate.

Notes

  • The salad can be made 4–5 hours in advance.
  • Rinse pasta with cold water to cool it and prevent sticking.
  • Use freshly grated Parmesan for best flavor.