Spaghetti Salad Recipe

Not only is pasta salad so simple to make, but it is also always delicious and very affordable to make for a group of people. Plus, I find that half of the time I already have everything I need at my house to throw it together in a pinch.

You can also make the pasta salad up a day ahead of time if you need to and it will turn out perfectly fine, not to mention it allows those flavors to develop even more! 

Another reason people love to make pasta salad is that it is so versatile. You can change up the flavors and have a completely different dish! Some of our favorites are our Best Creamy Pasta Salad Recipe, Copycat Hug-Hes Chicken Pasta Salad recipe, and this super delicious Strawberry Balsamic Spinach Pasta Salad.       

We’ve made preparing for this classic summer spaghetti salad simple by giving you the lists below telling you exactly what you need:

Easy ingredients for cold pasta salad:

1. Thin spaghetti noodles
2. Roma tomatoes
3. Zucchini
4. Yellow zucchini squash
5. Green bell pepper
6. Red bell pepper
7. Red onion
8. Cucumber
9. Sliced olives
10. Block cheddar cheese
11. Italian dressing (one like THIS)
12. Grated parmesan cheese
13. Paprika
14. Garlic powder
15. Salad supreme (Like THIS kind or can be found at a grocery store too!)

If you like knowing exactly what you are eating you could even make your own Italian dressing! You can even make it in a matter of minutes with this easy homemade Italian dressing recipe from The Whole Cook.

You will need these items for this favorite family recipe:

• Large pot
• Strainer
• Knife 
• Cutting board
• Large mixing bowl
• Small mixing bowl
• Tongs

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FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS TO MAKE THE BEST POTLUCK SIDE DISH!

To start, cook the spaghetti according to the directions on the package.

When the pasta is done cooking, drain it, then rinse it in cold water. This will stop the cooking process of the noodles. 

Then, dice up the Roma tomatoes, zucchini, yellow zucchini squash, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, red onion, and cucumber. 

When it is all cut up, place the veggies in a large mixing bowl.

Once the noodles are cooled, move them to the bowl with the chopped up vegetables and mix them together well. 

Next, in a small bowl, mix together the Italian salad dressing, grated parmesan cheese, paprika, and the garlic powder until everything is well combined. 

After it is mixed, pour the Italian dressing mixture over top of the spaghetti and vegetables and mix it all together. 

Then, sprinkle the salad supreme spice over top, cover the bowl and let the pasta salad sit in the fridge for at least 2 hours before serving it. 

P.S. The longer it sits during the day the better it is! Those flavors will begin to meld together and taste even more AMAZING!

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This is how easy it is to make Spaghetti Salad:

All you are going to do is add these ingredients. My trick is to cut them up small. Then you can get more vegetables or cheese in one bite!

What you need:

• thin spaghetti, broke into 3-4″ pieces
• Roma tomatoes, diced
• zucchini, diced
• yellow zucchini squash, diced
• green pepper, diced
• red pepper, diced
• red onion, diced
• cucumber, diced
• olives, drained
• cheddar cheese, cut into small cubes

How to cook the pasta for Spaghetti Salad:

• People like their pasta cooked differently. For me, I like it just a little firm so it won’t turn to mush when you mix it. You have to remember that when cooking the pasta, it is angel hair, so it cooks pretty fast! Watch it and make sure it isn’t too over done!
• Make sure when cooking pasta, you season it with salt. Not only does it make it boil faster, it makes your pasta taste delicious!
• Also add 3 Tablespoons of olive oil as your water is boiling. This will make the pasta not stick together. No one likes big chunks of pasta.
• Wait until you have a nice boil before adding your pasta! That will make sure the oil is spread around the water so it will spread evenly around the noodles.

Watch how to make Spaghetti Salad HERE (Video)HERE

SO MANY PASTA SALAD RECIPES TO MAKE AND LOVE:

• PIZZA PASTA SALAD
• TORTELLINI PASTA SALAD
• ITALIAN CHICKEN PASTA SALAD RECIPE
• GREEK PASTA SALAD
• GRILLED CHICKEN BOW TIE PASTA SALAD

Serves: 15 people

Spaghetti Salad

A perfect simple and delicious side dish, full of veggies, and flavor. This is definielty a family favorite and perfect for a crowd.

Prep Time 2 hrs 20 mins

Cook Time 10 mins

Total Time 2 hrs 30 mins

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Ingredients

• 16 ounces spaghetti noodles
• 3 Roma tomatoes
• 1 zucchini squash
• 1 yellow zucchini squash
• 1 green bell pepper
• 1 red bell pepper
• 1 red onion
• 1 cucumber
• 5.5 ounces sliced olives
• 8 ounces cheddar cheese cut into small cubes

Dressing

• 16 ounces Italian dressing
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Topping

• 1 teaspoon Salad Supreme Seasoning

Instructions

• Cook spaghetti according to package directions, then rinse in cold water and drain. Set aside and let cool.
• Place tomatoes, zucchini, squash, peppers, onion, cucumber, olives, and cheese in a large bowl.
• Add cooled spaghetti noodles and mix well.
• In a small bowl, mix together the salad dressing, Parmesan cheese, paprika, and garlic powder.
• Pour on top of the spaghetti and vegetables and mix until combined.
• Sprinkle the top with Salad Supreme.
• Let sit in the fridge for at least 2 hours before serving (this salad gets better with time, as the flavors meld together).

Recipe Details

Course: Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Author: Camille Beckstrand

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