Easy Spaghetti Salad (Mom’s BBQ Favorite)
Easy spaghetti salad made with Italian dressing, fresh vegetables, and cheese. A classic BBQ and potluck side dish.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces spaghetti broken in half
- 1 cup Italian dressing
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cup green bell pepper chopped
- 1 cup red bell pepper chopped
- ½ cup red onion finely chopped
- ½ cup black olives sliced
- 1 cup cucumber chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Cook spaghetti until al dente, then drain and rinse with cold water.
- Allow spaghetti to drain well and transfer to a large bowl.
- Add tomatoes, bell peppers, onion, olives, and cucumber.
- Pour Italian dressing over the mixture and toss gently.
- Add cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- Toss until evenly combined.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Stir before serving and add more dressing if needed.
Notes
This salad tastes better after resting. Refresh with extra dressing before serving if the pasta absorbs too much.