How to Make Cold Spaghetti Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a refreshing bowl of cold spaghetti salad on a hot summer day. This versatile dish is perfect for potlucks, picnics, or even just a quick and easy lunch at home. With its combination of tender pasta, crisp vegetables, and tangy dressing, it's a crowd-pleaser that's sure to become a staple in your recipe repertoire.

The beauty of cold spaghetti salad is that it can be as simple or as complex as you like. You can customize it with your favorite vegetables, her...

Read more

Ingredients

  • 1 pound thin spaghetti
  • 1 (8 ounce) bottle Italian salad dressing
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 small red onion, chopped
  • 1 (8 ounce) package pepperoni sausage, chopped
  • 1 (4 ounce) jar sliced mushrooms
  • 1 (16 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes, drained
  • 1 (3 ounce) jar sliced green olives, drained
  • ¼ (2.62 ounce) bottle salad seasoning mix
  • 2 cups shredded Parmesan cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and place in a serving bowl.
  • Pour the salad dressing and vinegar over the noodles, and mix well. Add the onion, pepperoni, mushrooms, tomatoes, olives, seasoning mix, and parmesan cheese and stir until well combined. Serve at room temperature, or cover and refrigerate for several hours, or overnight.
  • Nutrition

    372 cal.

    • Total Fat: 19g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 32mg
    • Sodium: 1213mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 34g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 15g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 185mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 247mg