Description
California Spaghetti Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that combines crunchy vegetables with al dente pasta, all tossed in a zesty Italian dressing. Perfect for summer gatherings, this salad bursts with flavor and color, making it a go-to choice for picnics, barbecues, or family dinners. Easy to prepare and customizable, it’s sure to become a favorite at your table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers (any color), diced
- ½ medium red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup black olives, sliced (optional)
- ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled (or goat cheese)
- 1 cup Italian dressing (store-bought or homemade)
- ¼ cup fresh parsley or basil, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- While the pasta cooks, prepare the vegetables: chop cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, and slice red onion.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled spaghetti with the chopped vegetables and olives.
- Drizzle Italian dressing over the mixture and toss gently to combine. Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg