Best 2 Light Spaghetti Salad Recipes

SPAGHETTI SALAD I

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Fresh veggies and a rich variety of seasonings make this a great springtime dish for a party or a family picnic! Garnish with tomatoes and parsley and serve with a spaghetti salad smile!

Provided by CORWYNN DARKHOLME

Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 2h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 pound spaghetti, broken into pieces
1 (16 ounce) bottle Italian-style salad dressing
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
2 teaspoons seasoning salt
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cucumber, chopped
1 red onion, diced
2 tomatoes, chopped

Steps:

Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Drain, rinse with cold water and drain well. Transfer to large bowl.
In medium bowl, whisk together salad dressing, cheese, seeds, salt, paprika, garlic powder and peppers until well blended. Stir in cucumber and onion. Pour mixture over spaghetti and toss lightly to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to 24 hours. Top with tomatoes to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.5 calories, Carbohydrate 35.2 g, Cholesterol 0.4 mg, Fat 12 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 773.4 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

SPAGHETTI SALAD WITH ITALIAN DRESSING

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THIS salad is surprisingly flavorful and light, a refreshing change from a mayonnaise-based dressing. There is a nice contrast of textures and it's very easy to make. It can be adjusted to the number of people served.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

4 ounces uncooked spaghetti
1 plum tomato, diced
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
2 tablespoons sliced ripe olives
1 green onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup Italian salad dressing

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Place pasta in a bowl; add tomato, mushrooms, olives, onion and garlic. Add dressing and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 587mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.