Pasta typically takes center stage in pasta salads. But not with this California Spaghetti Salad, which is brimming with a variety of garden-fresh vegetables, vibrant colors, and mouthwatering flavors. It’s a crunchy, cool salad that’s ideal for sweltering summer days.
Fresh Vegetable Symphony.
This side dish is brimming with crunchy, crisp vegetables like tomatoes, bell peppers, cucumber, zucchini, and even a few olives. This salad is a delightful explosion of tastes and textures, made with tender spaghetti and a tangy Italian dressing. Although spaghetti may not be the typical ingredient for a chilled pasta salad, it works incredibly well in this recipe. While letting the fresh vegetables stand out, it adds a comforting chewiness. It ties the whole dish together, sort of like a supporting actor.
Flexible and practical.
When you need to clean out your fridge, you can always count on the versatile and “use-it-up” recipe California Spaghetti Salad. You can combine any available vegetables with the ones listed if you don’t have all of them. Throw in some yellow squash if you have any. Excellent selection: green onions. Instead of cucumber, use celery. We assure you that everything will work and that the end result will be delicious.
See the complete ingredient list and step-by-step cooking instructions below if you’re interested in trying this colorful and flavorful dish. This California Spaghetti Salad is sure to win you over.
INGREDIENTS.
1 lb of cooked and drained spaghetti.
1 1/2 cups of halved cherry tomatoes.
cuke, one, diced.
Diced 2 zucchini.
One diced green bell pepper.
a single diced red bell pepper.
One diced red onion.
one can of sliced, drained black olives.
Regarding the dressing:.
1 bottle of Italian dressing.
grated parmesan cheese, 1/2 cup.
Sesame seeds in one tablespoon.
1 teaspoon of paprika.
1/8 teaspoon of celery seeds.
1/8 teaspoon of garlic powder.
PREPARATION.
After cooking spaghetti as directed on the package, drain it and give it a cold water rinse.
Zucchini, tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, onion, and black olives should all be combined in a big bowl.
Combine Italian dressing, sesame seeds, parmesan cheese, paprika, celery seeds, and garlic powder in a small bowl.
Olives, cooked spaghetti, and dressing should all be combined thoroughly. For a minimum of three hours, cover and place in refrigerator. Enjoy! Serve chilled.
