California Spaghetti Salad
California spaghetti salad with fresh vegetables, pasta, and tangy dressing. Easy summer side dish recipe.
Ingredients
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cup cucumber diced
- 1 cup bell peppers chopped
- ¼ cup red onion sliced
- ½ cup black olives
- 1 cup Italian dressing
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti until al dente, then rinse with cold water and drain.
- Chop vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine spaghetti, vegetables, and olives.
- Pour Italian dressing over and toss to coat.
- Add Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper and mix well.
- Refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours before serving.
- Serve chilled.
Notes
Chill for best flavor.
Add extra dressing before serving if needed.
Customize with protein or additional ingredients.
Add extra dressing before serving if needed.
Customize with protein or additional ingredients.