Description
A vibrant and refreshing salad combining al dente spaghetti with juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp vegetables, and zesty Italian dressing, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, chopped
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1 cup Italian dressing
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti, cooking it according to package instructions until perfectly al dente.
- Drain and cool: Once cooked, drain the spaghetti in a colander and rinse it under cold water to halt the cooking process and cool it down.
- Combine ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled spaghetti with halved cherry tomatoes, diced bell peppers, chopped red onion, cucumber, and sliced black olives.
- Dress it up: Pour the Italian dressing over the salad and toss gently, making sure every ingredient gets coated beautifully.
- Season: Taste and season with salt and pepper—remember, the right balance is key for showcasing those vibrant flavors.
- Chill: Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to enhance the overall experience.
- Garnish: Just before serving, sprinkle fresh basil on top.
Notes
For added flavor, let the salad sit overnight in the fridge. You can also customize it with grilled chicken or mozzarella balls.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Cold Preparation
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: spaghetti salad, Italian salad, pasta salad, summer salad, vegetarian recipes