Spaghetti Salad 🍝🥗

Overview:

Name:

Spaghetti Salad

Cook Time:

20 minutes

Prep Time:

30 minutes

Total Time:

50 minutes

Description:

This Spaghetti Salad recipe is a delightful addition to any summer cookout or gathering, perfect for feeding a large crowd. It’s a refreshing medley of flavors and textures that’s sure to please everyone’s palate. Originating from a Masonic Family Cookbook, this dish has stood the test of time, garnering rave reviews from those who’ve tried it.

Ingredients:

• 2 cucumbers
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 2 cups spaghetti
• 1 green pepper
• 1 onion
• 1 can black olives
• Salad dressing (quantity as desired)
• Optional: Onion salt and garlic salt for seasoning

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 242
• Fat Content: 1.1g
• Saturated Fat Content: 0.2g
• Cholesterol Content: 0mg
• Sodium Content: 8.6mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 49.5g
• Fiber Content: 3.5g
• Sugar Content: 5.3g
• Protein Content: 8.7g

Instructions:

1. Cook Spaghetti:

   • Break the spaghetti into thirds before cooking to make it easier to handle.
   • Boil water in a large pot and cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until it’s al dente.
   • Once cooked, drain the spaghetti and set it aside to cool.

2. Prepare Vegetables:

   • While the spaghetti is cooling, prepare the vegetables.
   • Dice the cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, green pepper, and onion into bite-sized pieces.
   • Drain the black olives and slice them.

3. Mix Ingredients:

   • In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled spaghetti with the diced vegetables.
   • Add the sliced black olives to the bowl.

4. Dress the Salad:

   • Pour salad dressing over the spaghetti and vegetable mixture, using as much or as little as desired.
   • Gently toss everything together until the salad is evenly coated with the dressing.

5. Seasoning (Optional):

   • For extra flavor, you can sprinkle onion salt and garlic salt over the spaghetti while it’s cooking.

6. Let it Stand:

   • Allow the salad to sit in the refrigerator overnight to allow the flavors to meld together and the salad to season properly.

7. Serve:

   • Serve the Spaghetti Salad chilled as a refreshing side dish at your next cookout or gathering.
   • Enjoy the leftovers, as this salad tastes even better the next day!

Recipe Notes:

• This recipe yields a large salad, making it perfect for feeding a crowd or for meal prep.
• Feel free to customize the salad by adding other vegetables or protein sources such as grilled chicken or shrimp.
• Adjust the amount of salad dressing according to your personal preference for taste and consistency.
• For a vegetarian or vegan version, use a plant-based salad dressing.
• Make sure to cool the spaghetti completely before mixing it with the vegetables to prevent them from wilting.
• The longer the salad sits in the refrigerator, the more flavorful it becomes, so it’s ideal to make it ahead of time.
• Experiment with different types of pasta shapes for variety in texture and appearance.

Enjoy this Spaghetti Salad as a delicious and refreshing addition to your summer menu, perfect for sharing with family and friends! 🌞🥗