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Cold Spaghetti Pasta Salad

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This Cold Spaghetti Pasta Salad is the perfect dish for warm weather! Packed with fresh vegetables like cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and bell peppers, and tossed in a zesty homemade dressing, this salad is refreshing and satisfying. Whether you’re hosting a picnic, a barbecue, or simply want a light and flavorful meal, this pasta salad is a crowd-pleaser. Enjoy it as a side dish or a main course!

Ingredients

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For the Pasta Salad:

  • 1 lb spaghetti, cooked and cooled
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
  • 1/2 cup broccoli, chopped
  • 1/2 cup zucchini, diced
  • 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (optional)

For the Dressing:

 

  • 1/2 cup Italian dressing (or homemade vinaigrette)
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  • Cook and Cool Pasta:
    Boil the spaghetti until al dente, drain, and rinse under cold water. Let it cool completely before using it in the salad.

  • Chop the Veggies:
    Dice the cucumber, bell peppers, onion, and zucchini. Halve the cherry tomatoes and slice the black olives.

  • Make the Dressing:
    In a small bowl, whisk together Italian dressing, olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic powder, oregano, basil, black pepper, salt, and crushed red pepper flakes. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

  • Combine Everything:
    In a large mixing bowl, toss the cooled pasta with all the chopped veggies and the shredded Parmesan cheese (if using).

  • Add Dressing:
    Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and mix well to coat everything evenly.

 

  • Chill and Serve:
    Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld. Serve cold and enjoy!

Notes

  • You can customize the veggies to your liking! Feel free to swap out any of the veggies for others like carrots, peas, or spinach.
  • To make it even creamier, you can add a dollop of mayonnaise or sour cream to the dressing.

 

  • This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to 2-3 days.

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