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California Spaghetti Salad

California Spaghetti Salad

This California Spaghetti Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish perfect for summer gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Refrigeration Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 260

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound thin spaghetti broken into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes chopped in half
  • 1 cucumber diced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1/2 red onion diced
  • 1 can black olives drained and sliced
  • 16 ounces Italian salad dressing
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Equipment

  • Colander
  • large bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Cooking Process
  1. Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain using a colander and rinse in cold water.
  2. Add the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, and olives in a large bowl.
  3. To make the dressing, whisk together Italian salad dressing, Parmesan cheese, sesame seeds, paprika, celery seed, and garlic powder.
  4. Pour dressing over salad and toss until coated. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 260kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 7gFat: 11gSodium: 735mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g

Notes

California Spaghetti Salad is incredibly versatile. Feel free to customize it with seasonal vegetables or protein additions like chicken or feta cheese.

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