Description
Pasta lovers will adore this California pasta medley salad packed with fresh ingredients and zesty flavors. Mediterranean-inspired and perfect for summer gatherings, you can enjoy this colorful dish that combines crisp vegetables with perfectly seasoned pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz (454 g) spaghetti noodles, broken into pieces
- ¾ cup (180 ml) Italian dressing
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup (150 g) cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup (50 g) sliced black olives
- ½ cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) Salad Supreme seasoning
- ¼ cup (15 g) fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil Pasta: Salt water generously and cook spaghetti noodles in a large pot until al dente, then drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking and prevent clumping.
- Vegetable Preparation: Dice cucumber, bell peppers, halve cherry tomatoes, slice red onion, black olives, and chop parsley in a spacious mixing bowl, creating a colorful vegetable medley.
- Combine and Season: Add cooled spaghetti to vegetable mixture, gently fold ingredients together, sprinkle Parmesan cheese and Salad Supreme seasoning throughout the salad.
- Dress and Marinate: Drizzle Italian dressing over the pasta and vegetables, season with kosher salt and black pepper, then toss thoroughly to ensure even coating and flavor distribution.
- Chill and Serve: Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 60-90 minutes to allow flavors to meld, then give a final gentle toss before serving chilled as a refreshing side dish or light meal.
Notes
- Chill for Maximum Flavor: Refrigerate the salad for 60-90 minutes to allow ingredients to marinate and develop a rich, harmonious taste profile.
- Rinse Pasta Properly: Immediately rinse cooked spaghetti under cold water to stop cooking, prevent sticking, and cool down quickly for the salad.
- Precise Dressing Technique: Use tongs to gently toss and coat every ingredient evenly, ensuring a balanced distribution of Italian dressing and seasonings.
- Serve at Optimal Temperature: Keep the salad chilled until serving and give a final gentle toss to revive the flavors and maintain its fresh, vibrant character.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 227
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg