Looking for a tasty and nutritious salad? Try our California Spaghetti Salada family-friendly favorite bursting with colors and flavors.
Ingredients:
• 400-500 grams of spaghetti
• 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 2 zucchinis, diced
• 1 green pepper, diced
• 1 red pepper, diced
• 1 red onion, diced
• 1 can sliced black olives, drained
• For the dressing:
• 1 bottle Italian dressing
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon celery seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions:
1. Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced vegetables: cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchinis, green and red peppers, red onions, and black olives.
3. In another mixing bowl, whisk together the Italian dressing, grated Parmesan cheese, sesame seeds, paprika, celery seeds, and garlic powder to make the dressing.
4. Toss the cooked spaghetti with the chopped vegetables and olives.
5. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until well combined.
6. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
7. Serve and enjoy this colorful and nutritious California Spaghetti Salad—it’s sure to be a hit with the whole family!