THE BEST SPAGHETTI SALAD

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Fresh vegetables and a rich variety of seasonings make this a great springtime or summer dish for a party or a family picnic. I used this recipe to feed over 100 people and it went over fabulously. It also makes a fabulous side dish.

Provided by Natalie

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound spaghetti
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 teaspoon 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, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 orange bell pepper, chopped
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 head fresh broccoli, chopped
1 (16 ounce) bottle Italian-style salad dressing

Steps:

  • Cook spaghetti in a large pot with boiling salted water. Rinse with cool water, drain.
  • Place grated Parmesan cheese, sesame and poppy seeds, seasoning salt, paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, cayenne pepper, chopped cucumber, onion, red and yellow pepper, tomatoes, and broccoli in a large bowl.
  • To large bowl add cooled pasta. Pour entire bottle of Italian dressing over pasta and vegetables. Mix well.
  • Refrigerate pasta salad for at least 2 hours. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281.3 calories, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 0.4 mg, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 782.1 mg, Sugar 6.4 g

Sana Panhwar
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This salad is delicious! I love the combination of flavors and textures. It's a great summer salad.


yamin sarkar87
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover spaghetti and it's so flavorful.


Patrina Deese
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit. I love the combination of flavors and textures.


Matthew Hanlon
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I made this salad for my family and they loved it. It's a great way to use up leftover spaghetti.


Abdur Rahim Howlader
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This is a great recipe for a summer salad. It's light and refreshing, and it's perfect for a picnic or barbecue.


Md Heidoyhossain
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I love this spaghetti salad! It's so refreshing and flavorful. I especially like the dressing. It's light and tangy, and it really complements the salad.


Shaibu Imamu
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for picnics, parties, and even just for a quick lunch. It's always a hit.


kelvin mutuku
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I made this spaghetti salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. I especially liked the addition of the artichokes and sun-dried tomatoes. They gave the salad a really nice flavor and texture.