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Summer Italian Spaghetti Salad

Refreshing Summer Italian Spaghetti Salad You’ll Love

This Summer Italian Spaghetti Salad is a no-cook marvel perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: salads
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 oz Spaghetti Any long pasta can work, like whole wheat.
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Grape tomatoes are a good substitute.
  • 1 medium Cucumber Choose seedless varieties.
  • 5 oz Salami or Pepperoni For vegetarian option, try diced turkey or omit.
  • 1 medium Green Pepper Red or yellow bell peppers can be swapped.
  • ½ medium Red Onion Soak in cold water to mellow intensity.
  • ½ cup Black Olives Green olives can be used as a substitute.
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Italian Dressing Consider making your own.
For Garnish
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese For vegan alternative, use nutritional yeast.
  • Paprika, Salt, and Pepper Season to taste.

Equipment

  • pot
  • colander
  • mixing bowl
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions, stopping 1 minute early for al dente texture. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Chop cherry tomatoes, cucumber, green pepper, and red onion. Add these vegetables along with sliced black olives to a mixing bowl.
  3. Add chilled spaghetti to the mixing bowl and gently fold together using a spatula.
  4. Pour Italian dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat everything evenly.
  5. Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese and season with paprika, salt, and pepper.
  6. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 12gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

This salad is perfect for summer gatherings and is customizable to fit your preferences.

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