Spaghetti Salad
Spaghetti Salad is a colorful and refreshing dish that brings a burst of flavor to any summer gathering, picnic, or potluck. This quick and easy recipe features al dente spaghetti tossed with vibrant vegetables like cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and bell peppers, all drizzled with a zesty lemon dressing. Perfectly customizable to suit your taste, this salad will impress guests and family alike—everyone will be asking for your secret!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors), diced
- 1/4 medium red onion, finely chopped
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon dried Italian herbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water.
- While the pasta cools, chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, and red onion into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, dried herbs, salt, and pepper until combined.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled spaghetti with the chopped veggies. Pour the dressing over and toss to coat evenly.
- Cover and chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg