Description
A cool and crunchy spaghetti salad with Italian dressing, tomatoes, cucumbers, and olives, perfect for potlucks and make-ahead meals.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces spaghetti (regular or whole wheat)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 1 cup black olives, sliced
- 1 cup Italian dressing
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti until just tender, then drain and cool it down.
- Prep the vegetables while the pasta cools.
- Combine the cooled spaghetti, tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and black olives in a large bowl.
- Add the dressing and toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Season with salt and pepper and chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh basil right before serving.
Notes
This salad is great for gatherings and gets better after a chill as flavors mingle. Add protein or swap vegetables to customize it.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Italian