Spaghetti Salad Pasta Salad

Bright, colorful, and bursting with flavor, this Spaghetti Salad Pasta Salad is the perfect side dish for picnics, potlucks, or a light summer meal. Featuring tender spaghetti tossed with crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, sweet red bell peppers, tangy black olives, and a zesty Italian dressing, this pasta salad beautifully balances freshness and zest in every bite. The addition of parmesan cheese and chopped parsley adds a savory, herby finish, while a quick chill in the refrigerator allows the flavors to meld into perfection. Ready in just 30 minutes (including prep and cook time), this crowd-pleasing recipe is a hassle-free way to elevate your menu with vibrant veggies and a delightful twist on traditional pasta salads. Serve it chilled and let the compliments roll in!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 12 oz spaghetti
• 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium cucumber
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 0.75 cup black olives
• 0.5 cup parmesan cheese
• 1 cup Italian dressing
• 0.25 cup chopped parsley
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente. Once cooked, drain and rinse under cold water to cool the pasta and stop the cooking process.

Step 2

While the pasta is cooking, prepare the vegetables: halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, chop the red bell pepper, thinly slice the red onion, and slice the black olives.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and cooled spaghetti, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, and black olives.

Step 4

Pour the Italian dressing over the pasta and vegetables, and gently toss to coat everything evenly.

Step 5

Add the parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Toss again to ensure all ingredients are well-mixed.

Step 6

Cover the pasta salad and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 7

Before serving, give the salad a final toss and adjust seasonings if necessary. Serve chilled and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1352.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1555.2

Total Fat 79.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 19.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 25.8g
Cholesterol 44.5mg	0%
Sodium 4614.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 171.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.6g	0%
Total Sugars 44.8g
Protein 43.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 706.8mg	0%
Iron 15.6mg	0%
Potassium 1618.5mg	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: 45.4%

Protein: 11.0%

Carbs: 43.6%