Description
A delightful and flavorful Spaghetti Pasta Salad recipe that combines al dente spaghetti noodles with a medley of fresh vegetables, herbs, and zesty dressings. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a light summer meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb thin spaghetti noodles (broken in half)
- ¼ cup Salad Supreme seasoning
- ½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (finely chopped)
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill weed (finely chopped)
- 1½ cup Italian Salad Dressing
- 2 tablespoons Ranch Dressing
- 1 cup cucumbers, finely diced
- 1 cup sweet cherry tomatoes, finely diced
- ⅓–½ cup red onions, finely diced
- ½ cup Mixed bell peppers (red, green, and yellow)
- ½ cup Cheddar cheese, cut into tiny cubes
- ½ cup Hard pepperoni, cut into cubes (optional)
Spaghetti Pasta:
Seasonings:
Dressings:
Vegetables:
Cheese and Pepperoni:
Instructions
- Cook the Spaghetti: Boil spaghetti in salted water until al dente. Drain and cool.
- Season the Pasta: Toss spaghetti with seasonings and herbs.
- Prepare Dressing: Combine Italian dressing and ranch dressing.
- Coat Pasta: Pour dressing over pasta and mix well.
- Chill: Refrigerate the salad until serving time.
- Final Touches: Before serving, toss the salad and adjust seasonings. Garnish with herbs.
Add Ingredients: Mix in vegetables, cheese, and pepperoni.
Notes
- You can customize the ingredients to suit your taste preferences.
- For best flavor, refrigerate the salad for at least an hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Spaghetti Pasta Salad, Pasta Salad Recipe, Summer Salad, Picnic Food
