Best Magic Spaghetti Salad Recipes

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QUICK AND EASY PASTA SALAD



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This easy pasta salad is flexible based on the ingredients you have in your kitchen or the season. Start with a hearty pasta shape that has nooks and crannies to hold onto the dressing like rotini or penne. Then toss with our simple dressing and lots of colorful vegetables. We also love adding parmesan cheese, which melts into the dressing as well as a handful of fresh mozzarella balls. For more suggestions for what to add, read through our recommendations in the article above.

Provided by Adam and Joanne Gallagher

Categories     Side Dish, Salad

Time 20m

Yield Makes about 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound dried pasta like fusilli, penne, rotini or farfalle (bow tie)
1 cup sliced bell pepper (1 medium)
1 cup thinly sliced zucchini (1/2 medium)
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1/3 cup thinly sliced scallions (5 to 6)
1/4 cup sliced pepperoncini or banana peppers, optional
1 cup (4 ounces) halved mixed olives
1 cup (2 ounces) grated parmesan cheese or hard cheese
1 cup (6 ounces) fresh mozzarella balls, chopped
1/3 cup fresh parsley or basil, optional
1/3 cup red wine vinegar, white wine vinegar or champagne vinegar
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt, plus more to taste
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
2 to 3 tablespoons juice from pepperoncini jar, optional
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until tender, 6 to 10 minutes (check the package for recommended cook time). Drain and rinse well under cold water.
  • While the pasta cooks, in the bottom of a large bowl, make the dressing. Whisk the red wine vinegar, salt, pepper, oregano, pepperoncini juice (if using), and the olive oil until blended. Add the drained and rinsed pasta to the dressing and mix well.
  • Stir in the bell pepper, zucchini, tomatoes, scallions, pepperoncini (if using), olives, parmesan, mozzarella, and the herbs (if using). Taste for seasoning and adjust with salt and pepper as needed. Serve or for the best results, cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes and up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1/10 of the salad, Calories 363, Fat 19.1g, SaturatedFat 5.1g, Cholesterol 18.3mg, Sodium 507.1mg, Carbohydrate 36.6g, Fiber 2.3g, Sugar 2g, Protein 11.7g

SPAGHETTI SALAD



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Make and share this Spaghetti Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Parsley

Categories     Spaghetti

Time 25m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb spaghetti, break in half
1 pint grape tomatoes, sliced in half, can use cherry tomatoes
1 cup chopped onion
1 cucumber, seeded and diced
1 bell pepper, diced
2 1/4 ounces sliced black olives, drained
8 -12 ounces low-fat Italian salad dressing, depending on how wet you want it
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon celery seed
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon dill weed
salt, to taste

Steps:

  • Cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water until completely cool; drain again.
  • Place cooked, cooled spaghetti into a large bowl; mix in tomatoes, onion, cucumber, bell pepper, and olives.
  • Whisk together salad dressing and seasonings and pour over salad. Toss to coat well.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271.2, Fat 4.1, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 2.8, Sodium 389.6, Carbohydrate 49.9, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 5.6, Protein 9.1

POTLUCK SPAGHETTI SALAD



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Make and share this Potluck Spaghetti Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by VickyJ

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 22m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (16 ounce) package spaghetti, broken in half
3 medium tomatoes, diced
1 cucumber, seeded and diced
1 green pepper, diced
1 red onion, diced
1 (10 ounce) bottle Italian salad dressing
1 teaspoon poppy seed
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon celery salt
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
1/8 teaspoon garlic salt

Steps:

  • Cook spaghetti according to directions; rinse in cold water and drain.
  • In a large bowl mix together spaghetti and vegetables.
  • In a small bowl mix together all the remaining ingredients.
  • Pour dressing over the spaghetti mixture.
  • Toss to coat.
  • Refrigerate overnight.
  • Toss before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 683.1, Fat 22.9, SaturatedFat 3.7, Sodium 737, Carbohydrate 103.4, Fiber 6.4, Sugar 14.6, Protein 17.3

ITALIAN SPAGHETTI SALAD



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This attractive, fresh-tasting spaghetti salad can conveniently be made the night before. It makes enough for a crowd! -Lucia Johnson, Massena, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 package (16 ounces) thin spaghetti, halved
3 medium tomatoes, diced
3 small zucchini, diced
1 large cucumber, halved, seeded and diced
1 medium green pepper, diced
1 medium sweet red pepper, diced
1 bottle (8 ounces) Italian salad dressing
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1-1/2 teaspoons sesame seeds
1-1/2 teaspoons poppy seeds
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon celery seed
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Place in a large bowl; add tomatoes, zucchini, cucumber and peppers. , Combine remaining ingredients; pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 158 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 168mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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