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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
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Instructions
 

  • 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.
  • See full steps with tips & photos → https://wimpysdiner.net/zesty-italian-spaghetti-pasta-salad/

Notes

  • Feel free to use a different type of pasta if you prefer, such as rotini or penne.
  • You can also add extra veggies like bell peppers, olives, or even shredded mozzarella for a creamier texture.