Description
Spaghetti salad is a delightful fusion of pasta and fresh vegetables, making it a perfect dish for picnics, potlucks, or a light lunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces spaghetti
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup Italian dressing
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced (optional)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Begin by bringing a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- dd the spaghetti and cook according to the package instructions until al dente, usually about 810 minutes.
- Once done, drain the spaghetti and rinse it under cold water to halt the cooking process and cool the pasta.
- Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper, and finely chop the red onion.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled spaghetti with the prepared vegetables. If youre adding olives, incorporate them at this stage.
- Pour the Italian dressing over the pasta and vegetable mixture. Using tongs or a large spoon, toss everything together to ensure the dressing evenly coats the pasta and vegetables.
- If desired, sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the top for an added layer of flavor.