Italian Spaghetti Salad: 7 Amazing Happy Bites
A fresh and tangy Italian spaghetti salad with crisp vegetables and a zesty dressing, perfect for gatherings and everyday meals.
Ingredients
Scale
12 ounces spaghetti
1 cup Italian dressing
1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup diced cucumber
1 cup diced bell peppers
1/3 cup red onion, chopped
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup black olives
1/4 cup salami (optional)
2 tablespoons parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water until tender, then drain and rinse with cold water.
- Cut spaghetti into shorter pieces.
- Let pasta drain completely.
- Toss pasta with most of the Italian dressing.
- Add vegetables, cheese, olives, and salami.
- Mix gently and add remaining dressing, salt, and pepper.
- Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
Add extra dressing before serving if needed to keep the salad moist.