Spaghetti Salad is fast, easy and flavorful! Spaghetti, fresh veggies and salami are tossed in a savory homemade Italian dressing. It always a crowd pleaser!
Pasta salads are simple to make and serve in summer and beyond! They are cold, refreshing, keep well in the fridge, and feed a crowd! They make an amazing side dish, lunch and are perfect for parties and potlucks.
Spaghetti Salad is one of my favorite pasta salad recipes. It has received 4.95 stars from 18 reader reviews. I can’t wait for you to try it, too!
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“Thank u for posting this recipe. I made in less than 30min. Prep included. Best cold pasta salad I’ve ever had. I did add a half lime squeeze into dressing! Oh so good ! I will store it with my treasured recipes. DELISH!!!” – Anna
Why You’ll Love this Recipe
Make Ahead – The flavor only gets better as it melds together in the refrigerator.
Feeds a Crowd – Perfect for picnics, potlucks and family gatherings.
Fresh, Vibrant Flavor – It’s bursting with flavor and color with zesty Italian herbs, seasonings and fresh veggies.
Shopping List
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- Spaghetti
- Cherry Tomatoes
- Zucchini
- Cucumber
- Red Bell Pepper
- Red Onion
- Olives
- Salami (Sliced or cubed)
Pasta Salad Dressing
- Olive Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- Minced Garlic
- Dried Oregano
- Basil
- Sugar
- Salt and Pepper
Tips
- Cook Noodles al dente – Do not overcook spaghetti. The cooked pasta absorbs dressing. Al dente pasta prevents it from becoming soggy.
- Shock Pasta – Drain and rinse pasta in cold water to “shock it”, which prevents it from continuing to cook.
- Reserve Dressing – Reserve a small amount of dressing to refresh pasta salad prior to serving.
Serving Suggestions
Serve solo or with grilled or baked proteins.
Spaghetti Salad
Ingredients
- 16 ounces spaghetti
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 zucchini diced (approximately 1 cup)
- 1 cucumber diced (approximately 1 cup)
- 1 red bell pepper diced (approximately 1 cup)
- 1 red onion diced (approximately 1 cup)
- 1 3.8 ounce can sliced olives drained
- ¾ cup salami sliced or cubed
Pasta Salad Dressing
- 1 cup olive oil
- ½ cup red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon white granulated sugar
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and stir until al dente.16 ounces spaghetti
- Drain and rinse pasta with cold water to shock it and prevent it from cooking. In a large serving dish, add pasta, vegetables and salami.1 cup cherry tomatoes, 1 zucchini, 1 cucumber, 1 red bell pepper, 1 red onion, 1 3.8 ounce can sliced olives, ¾ cup salami
- In a jar (or mixing bowl), combine olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried basil, sugar and salt and pepper. Shake or whisk until well combined.1 cup olive oil, ½ cup red wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, 2 teaspoons dried basil, 2 teaspoons dried oregano, 1 tablespoon white granulated sugar, salt and pepper to taste
- Pour dressing over spaghetti salad and gently toss until well combined. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours or more before serving. Toss and enjoy!
Julie’s Tips
Substitutions and Variations
For even more fresh flavor, substitute dried herbs with fresh. Add pepperoncini for even more pop! Add sliced, shredded or small balls of mozzarella, burrata or parmesan cheese.To Store
Wrap tightly with plastic wrap or in an airtight container and refrigerate up to 3 days for maximum freshness. Refresh with leftover dressing or a spritz of olive oil, toss and serve.Estimated nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and is not guaranteed.
I love pasta salad
Thank u for posting this recipe. I made in less than 30min. Prep included. Best cold pasta salad I’ve ever had. I did add a half lime squeeze into dressing! Oh so good ! I will store it with my treasured recipes. DELISH!!!
Thank you SO much! I truly appreciate your kindness and taking a moment to share!
I really love how flavorful and refreshing this salad is!! So yummy!
This is so delicious! The perfect side dish to bring to all the summer BBQ’s
This pasta salad recipe is definitely going to be one of our favorites! I made it the day before I served it and it was so delicious.