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Spaghetti salad in a white bowl with wooden spoons for serving.
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Spaghetti Salad

Fast, fresh and flavorful spaghetti salad is packed with fresh veggies and salami! It's perfect for parties, picnics, potlucks and lunch and makes a simple summer side dish!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Chill2 hours
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10
Author: Julie Blanner

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

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and stir until al dente.
    16 ounces spaghetti
    A silver pot of boiling water with spaghetti noodles inside.
  • 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
    Ingredients for spaghetti salad in a white bowl on a marble countertop.
  • 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 extra virgin 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
    Spaghetti salad in a white bowl with wooden spoons for serving. A hand holds a jar of pasta salad dressing in the foreground.
  • Pour dressing over spaghetti salad and gently toss until well combined. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours or more before serving. Toss and enjoy!
    Spaghetti salad in a white bowl with wooden spoons for serving.

Notes

Prepare noodles al dente for the best texture. 
Drain and rinse pasta in cold water to prevent them from continuing to cook and become soggy.
Reserve a small amount of pasta salad dressing to refresh pasta salad before serving or to refresh leftover pasta salad.

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.

Nutrition

Calories: 421kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 202mg | Potassium: 317mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 515IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 2mg