Spaghetti Salad
Spaghetti Salad is a colorful, refreshing dish that’s perfect for potlucks, cookouts, or a light summer meal. Packed with crisp veggies, tender pasta, flavorful cheeses, and zesty Italian dressing, this easy-to-make salad delivers bold flavor and great texture in every bite.
Ingredients
1 pound box spaghetti noodles
1 green pepper, diced
1 red pepper, diced
½ red onion, thinly sliced
1 English cucumber, sliced
1 cup grape tomatoes, sliced in half
2.25 ounce can sliced olives, drained
½ cup cheddar cheese, cut into cubes
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon McCormick Salad Supreme seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder
16 ounce bottle Italian dressing
Instructions
Cook the spaghetti noodles according to the package directions. Season the boiling water with one tablespoon of kosher salt before adding the noodles. Stir frequently while cooking. Once the noodles are cooked to al dente, drain thoroughly and allow to cool.
In a large mixing bowl, add the diced green pepper, red pepper, thinly sliced red onion, sliced cucumber, halved grape tomatoes, drained sliced olives, cubed cheddar cheese, and grated Parmesan cheese.
Add the cooled spaghetti noodles to the bowl with the chopped vegetables and cheeses.
Sprinkle the Salad Supreme seasoning and garlic powder evenly over the salad.
Gently toss the mixture to combine all ingredients evenly.
Pour the Italian dressing over the pasta and vegetable mixture. Carefully stir again until everything is well coated.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least two hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
For the best flavor, chill the salad overnight to allow the dressing and seasonings to fully absorb into the pasta and vegetables. Feel free to customize with your favorite add-ins like pepperoni slices, mozzarella pearls, or chopped fresh herbs. Stir gently before serving to redistribute any dressing that may have settled.
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