Easy Spaghetti Salad Recipe
Pasta salad with spaghetti noodles? Yes! This no-mayo pasta salad boasts al dente spaghetti noodles, crisp and crunchy fresh veggies, two types of cheese, and that tangy Italian dressing which coats every bite. It’s a family favorite! This summer pasta salad is so simple to make, fast, customizable, and is just as perfect for a great side dish at your next event. When you’re entertaining, you can never go wrong with serving a large bowl of cold pasta salad at any summer holiday or warm weather event like Memorial Day, Father’s Day, Fourth of July, or Labor Day!
Ingredients in Spaghetti Pasta Salad
As with all my classic pasta salad recipes, all you need are a handful of simple pantry ingredients and then some fresh vegetables and cheese. For this cold spaghetti salad, here is what you will need:
Spaghetti Olives Cucumber Cherry tomatoes Green bell pepper Red bell pepper Feta cheese Onion Parmesan cheese Fresh parsley Salt Pepper Italian dressing Lemon juice, optional Balsamic vinegar (or white wine vinegar or red wine vinegar), optional
Note: All ingredients amounts are listed in the recipe card section when you keep scrolling down.
How to Make Spaghetti Pasta Salad
This spaghetti salad with Italian dressing comes together easily with minimal prep time! Simply chop the veggies, combine them with the spaghetti noodles, and toss it all with the dressing.
Recipe Variations
While I love this easy pasta salad recipe as is, one of the best things about pasta salad is that the ingredients are flexible. Here are some ideas:
Meat: Add chopped pepperoni, salami, or summer sausage. You can also use leftover grilled chicken or rotisserie chicken. Dressing amount: I like to use a full 16 oz bottle of Italian dressing. You may like to use more or less depending on your taste. Cheese: Cubed cheddar cheese, gouda, or mozzarella would also be delicious. Seasonings: 1 to 2 tablespoons of McCormick’s Salad Supreme Seasoning will add another layer of flavor to the cold Italian spaghetti salad. You can also add garlic powder, onion powder, a tiny pinch of cayenne pepper for some heat.
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