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Quick Spaghetti Salad With Italian Dressing

Quick Spaghetti Salad With Italian Dressing for Refreshing Eats

A light and satisfying Quick Spaghetti Salad With Italian Dressing, perfect for warm days and customizable for all tastes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 oz Spaghetti the heart of the dish
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes can substitute with grape tomatoes
  • 1 cup Cucumber zucchini can be a fun replacement
  • 1 medium Green Bell Pepper can substitute with yellow or red bell peppers
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper optional for extra sweetness
  • 1/2 medium Red Onion green onions can be a milder alternative
  • 1/2 cup Black Olives optional, can substitute with capers
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Italian Dressing try homemade for a fresher touch
Toppings
  • 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese omit for vegan option or use nutritional yeast

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • Cutting Board
  • Sharp knife
  • Large mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Boil the pasta in salted water for 8-10 minutes until al dente.
  2. Drain and rinse the spaghetti under cold water to cool it down.
  3. Prepare the vegetables by chopping the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, and onion into bite-sized pieces.
  4. Combine cooled spaghetti with chopped vegetables and olives in a mixing bowl.
  5. Dress the salad with Italian dressing and toss to coat everything evenly.
  6. Season with salt and pepper, and top with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
  7. Chill in the fridge for at least an hour before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Customize the vegetables and dressing based on your preference. This salad is perfect for potlucks or quick lunches.

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