Italian Spaghetti Pasta Salad

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Try this delicious Italian Pasta Salad recipe. Take it to those summer barbecues and parties. It’s a great cool and refreshing spaghetti salad anytime.

Italian Pasta Salad recipe in red bowl

This pasta salad is easy to make, and it will be a favorite dish for your summer pool party or picnic. If you’re looking for a delicious and easy Italian pasta salad recipe, then you’ll love this chilled spaghetti pasta salad!
This Spaghetti pasta salad with Italian dressing is great to Take to those summer barbecues and parties. It’s a great, cool, and refreshing pasta salad anytime.

What is a pasta salad made of?

The Salad:

1  lb. Box Thin Spaghetti

1 Tbsp. Kosher Salt

2  Tbsp. Olive Oil

2  Cucumbers (diced)

1  10oz. Package Cherry or Grape Tomatoes (sliced in half)

1  Small Red Onion (finely diced)

1  4oz. Can Sliced Black Olives (drained)

1  Red Bell Pepper (diced)

1  5oz. Bag Pepperoni Minis

½ Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese 

 

Homemade Italian Salad Dressing:

      1 Tsp. Black Pepper

2  Tbsp. Italian Seasoning

1  Tbsp. Sugar

1  Tsp. Kosher Salt

1  Tsp. Minced Garlic

½ Cup Red Wine Vinegar

1  Cup Virgin Olive Oil

How to make Italian Spaghetti Pasta Salad

Fill a large stock pot with water and bring to a boil on medium heat.  Then add 1 tbsp. kosher salt and the spaghetti, and cook according to package directions, or until tender.  Drain the spaghetti and transfer into a large bowl, then gently stir in 2 tbsp. olive oil to coat the spaghetti.  Place the spaghetti in the refrigerator to chill for about 1 hour.

Italian Pasta Salad Recipe
Italian Pasta Salad Recipe


Italian Pasta Salad Recipe
Italian Pasta Salad Recipe

Once the spaghetti is chilled, add cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red onions, black olives, red bell peppers, the pepperoni minis, and toss together well.

 

Italian Pasta Salad Recipe
Italian Pasta Salad Recipe

In a pint mason jar with a lid, add all the salad dressing ingredients together and shake well.  Pour over spaghetti salad and toss to coat.

 

Chill in the refrigeration for about 4 hours, or overnight.

Serve with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese and a pinch of black pepper! 

 

Italian Pasta Salad Recipe
Italian Pasta Salad recipe in red bowl
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Italian Spaghetti Pasta Salad

Italian Pasta Salad recipe in red bowl

Try this delicious Italian Spaghetti Pasta Salad recipe. Take it to those summer barbecues and parties. It’s a great cool and refreshing pasta salad anytime.

  • Author: cookingwithshotgunred
  • Prep Time: 10
  • Cook Time: 15
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 6 1x
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Cold
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb. Box Thin Spaghetti
  • 1 Tbsp. Kosher Salt
  • 2 Tbsp. Olive Oil
  • 2 Cucumbers (diced)
  • 1 10oz. Package Cherry or Grape Tomatoes (sliced in half)
  • 1 Small Red Onion (finely diced)
  • 1 4oz. Can Sliced Black Olives (drained)
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper (diced)
  • 1 5oz. Bag Pepperoni Minis
  • 1/2 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese

Salad Dressing:

  • 1 Tsp. Black Pepper
  • 2 Tbsp. Italian Seasoning
  • 1 Tbsp. Sugar
  • 1 Tsp. Kosher Salt
  • 1 Tsp. Minced Garlic
  • 1/2 Cup Red Wine Vinegar
  • 1 Cup Virgin Olive Oil

Instructions

  1. Fill a large stockpot with water and bring to a boil on medium heat.  Then add 1 tbsp. kosher salt and the spaghetti, and cook according to package directions, or until tender.  Drain the spaghetti and transfer into a large bowl, then gently stir in 2 tbsp. olive oil to coat the spaghetti.  Place the spaghetti in the refrigerator to chill for about 1 hour.
  2. Once the spaghetti is chilled, add cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red onions, black olives, red bell peppers, the pepperoni minis, and toss together well.
  3. In a pint mason jar with a lid, add all the salad dressing ingredients together and shake well.  Pour over spaghetti salad and toss to coat.
  4. Chill in the refrigeration for about 4 hours or overnight. Serve with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese and a pinch of black pepper! 

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