Zesty Italian Spaghetti Pasta Salad
Easy Home Cooking
A colorful and delicious pasta salad made with al dente spaghetti, veggies, Italian dressing, and a blend of seasonings. It's light, zesty, and perfect for any gathering.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Chill Time 1 hour hr
Total Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
Servings 8
Calories 250 kcal
- 1 lb thin spaghetti broken into thirds
- 1 16 oz bottle Italian salad dressing
- 2 tbsp McCormick’s Salad Supreme seasoning
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 10 oz package cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- ½ red onion diced
- 1 English cucumber quartered lengthwise then diced
- 2 2.5 oz cans sliced black olives
- 1 cup mini pepperoni
Cook spaghetti to al dente according to package directions.
Drain and rinse with cool water.
Once cooled, transfer pasta to a large bowl.
Add Italian dressing, Salad Supreme, and parmesan cheese. Toss to combine.
Add tomatoes, red bell pepper, red onion, cucumber, black olives, and mini pepperoni.
Mix until evenly coated.
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Feel free to use a different type of pasta if you prefer, such as rotini or penne.
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You can also add extra veggies like bell peppers, olives, or even shredded mozzarella for a creamier texture.