Mema's Spaghetti Salad

Bright, refreshing, and packed with vibrant vegetables, Mema's Spaghetti Salad is the perfect side dish for potlucks, picnics, or casual family dinners. This easy-to-make cold pasta salad combines al dente spaghetti with a medley of fresh ingredients, including juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, colorful bell peppers, and zesty red onions. Tossed in tangy Italian dressing and topped with savory Parmesan cheese, cubed cheddar, and sliced black olives, this dish is a flavor-packed crowd-pleaser. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, it's a beautiful addition to any spread. Quick to prepare in just 30 minutes and chilled to enhance its bold flavors, this spaghetti salad recipe is a must-try, combining effortless cooking with maximum flavor and versatility!

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 16 oz Spaghetti
• 2 cups Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 2 medium Bell peppers (any color)
• 0.5 Red onion
• 1 cup Black olives, sliced
• 1 cup Cheddar cheese, cubed
• 1.5 cups Italian dressing
• 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper
• 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside to cool.

Step 2

While the pasta is cooling, prepare the vegetables. Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, bell peppers, and red onion.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled spaghetti, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, red onion, black olives, and cheddar cheese cubes.

Step 4

Pour the Italian dressing over the salad and toss everything together until evenly coated.

Step 5

Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper over the top, and gently toss again to combine. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.

Step 6

Cover the salad with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 7

Before serving, give the salad a final toss and garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2229.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3274.6

Total Fat 208.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 79.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 37.8g
Cholesterol 296.4mg	0%
Sodium 9929.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 252.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 29.0g	0%
Total Sugars 71.2g
Protein 111.7g	0%

Vitamin D 51.3IU	0%
Calcium 2371.6mg	0%
Iron 17.4mg	0%
Potassium 2588.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 56.3%

Protein: 13.4%

Carbs: 30.3%