Description
Spaghetti Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that effortlessly combines tender pasta with a medley of colorful vegetables. Perfect for picnics, BBQs, and family gatherings, this versatile salad can be prepared in advance, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully. With its quick preparation time and customizable ingredients, Spaghetti Salad is not only delicious but also a nutritious choice packed with fresh veggies. Whether served as a side or a main dish topped with protein, it’s sure to impress your guests while brightening up any table setting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb. spaghetti
- 1 can olives
- 10 oz. container cherry or grape tomatoes
- 1 cucumber
- 1 large carrot
- 1 avocado
- ½ cup pepperoncini
- 1 Tbs. Mrs. Dash seasoning salt
- 1 Tbs. lemon pepper
- 8 oz. Roasted Red Pepper Vinaigrette
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti in boiling salted water until al dente, then drain and rinse under cold water.
- Prepare the vegetables: halve the tomatoes, slice the cucumber, drain and halve the olives, grate the carrot, chop the avocado, and slice the pepperoncini.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled spaghetti with all prepared vegetables.
- Add seasoning and vinaigrette; toss gently until well mixed.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least two hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg