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Easy Spaghetti Pasta Salad


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  • Author: mealstomake
  • Total Time: 150 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A colorful and nutritious pasta salad that’s perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings.


Ingredients

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  • 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

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and season with 1 tablespoon of kosher salt.
  2. Add spaghetti noodles and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside to cool.
  3. While the pasta is cooking, dice the green and red peppers, slice the red onion and cucumber, and prepare the cheeses.
  4. In a large bowl, add the diced vegetables, olives, and cheeses.
  5. Once the spaghetti is cooled, add it to the bowl.
  6. Sprinkle McCormick Salad Supreme seasoning and garlic powder over the mixture and gently toss to combine.
  7. Pour the Italian dressing over the salad and stir carefully to coat all ingredients evenly.
  8. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least two hours before serving.

Notes

Make sure to add dressing right before serving to prevent sogginess.

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Chilling
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg