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Italian Spaghetti Salad

Zesty Italian Spaghetti Salad for Summer Festivities

This Italian Spaghetti Salad is a refreshing crowd-pleaser with vibrant vegetables and zesty dressing, perfect for summer gatherings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 pound thin spaghetti Regular spaghetti or angel hair can be a great replacement.
  • 2 cups diced tomatoes Cherry or Roma tomatoes work wonderfully too.
  • 1 medium zucchini Yellow squash is a delightful alternative.
  • 1 large cucumber English cucumber or pickling cucumbers can be used.
  • 1 medium green bell pepper Poblano or Anaheim peppers can be a milder alternative.
  • 1 medium red bell pepper Any sweet red pepper variety can shine here.
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Italian dressing Balsamic vinaigrette or Greek dressing can give it a unique twist.

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Cutting Board
  • knife
  • Spatula
  • Tongs

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Italian Spaghetti Salad
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the thin spaghetti and cook according to package instructions, usually about 8-10 minutes, until al dente. Drain the spaghetti in a colander and rinse it under cold water for 1-2 minutes to cool. Set it aside in a large mixing bowl.
  2. While the spaghetti cools, dice the tomatoes, zucchini, cucumber, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper into bite-sized pieces.
  3. Add the cooled spaghetti and all the diced vegetables into the large mixing bowl. Toss everything together until well combined.
  4. Pour a generous amount of Italian dressing over the mixture and toss until evenly coated.
  5. Cover the mixing bowl and place it in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to chill.
  6. Before serving, toss the salad again and spoon it into serving bowls or a platter.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 6gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill time enhances flavors. Use fresh, seasonal veggies for the best taste. Diced vegetables should be uniform for even presentation.

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