SPAGHETTI SALAD RECIPE
The perfect
side dish for a party, potluck or barbecue, as it feeds the crowd! It's also
full of flavor and simple to put together, making it an instant favorite!
INGREDIENTS
For the
salad
- 2/3 cup sliced black olives
- 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/3 cup finely diced red onion
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 pound spaghetti noodles broken in half
- 1 cup quartered and sliced cucumber
- 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 1/4 cups homemade or store bought Italian dressing dressing recipe follows
For the
dressing
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
- 1 1/2 tablespoons finely minced red bell pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup white wine or red wine vinegar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons minced dried onion or 1 teaspoon fresh minced onion
INSTRUCTIONS
For the
vinaigrette:
Mix all the
ingredients in a jar and shake vigorously to combine. Keep in the refrigerator
until you use it.
For the
salad:
First, Cook
the spaghetti in salted water according to the instructions on the package.
Drain and rinse with cold water.
Then, Place
the spaghetti in a large bowl and add the cucumber, red and green peppers,
cherry tomatoes, red onion and olives. Pour vinaigrette over pasta and
vegetables and stir to coat. Salt and pepper to taste if desired.
Sprinkle
parmesan and parsley on top right before serving. The salad can be prepared up
to 4 hours in advance. Happy Cooking Time.
