Description
A vibrant and refreshing pasta salad featuring colorful vegetables tossed in a tangy Italian dressing. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or as a side dish any time of year.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 can sliced black olives
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup Italian dressing (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions, then rinse under cold water.
- Combine cooked spaghetti, diced bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, black olives, and red onion in a large bowl.
- Pour Italian dressing over the salad and toss until well coated.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Enjoy!
Notes
- Feel free to customize the salad with your favorite vegetables or add-ins.
- Make sure to chill the salad before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes (for pasta)
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: Californian, Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Calories: 240 per serving
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg