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Spaghetti Salad

Cultural Context

Originating from Italy, spaghetti salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish often enjoyed during warm weather. It showcases the Mediterranean's bounty, combining pasta with fresh vegetables and herbs. This dish is popular at gatherings and potlucks, reflecting the Italian tradition of sharing meals with family and friends. Today, variations exist globally, with many adding proteins like chicken or tuna for a heartier meal.

ItalianITside
20 min
easy
6 servings
Servings4
8 oz spaghetti
1 cup red bell pepper, diced
1 cup green bell pepper, diced
1 cup English cucumber, chopped
1 cup vine ripe tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup red onion, diced
2 tablespoons McCormick salad supreme seasoning
1/2 cup Italian dressing

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: feta cheese

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Feta cheese provides a tangy flavor with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is more affordable and has a neutral flavor.

1

Boil spaghetti pasta until cooked; drain.

2

Wash all vegetables thoroughly.

3

Chop red bell pepper and green bell pepper into even-sized pieces.

4

Slice English cucumber into rounds and then cut into quarters.

5

Dice half of a red onion.

6

Add cooked spaghetti and all chopped vegetables into a bowl.

7

Add McCormick salad supreme seasoning and Italian dressing to the bowl.

8

Mix the pasta salad to incorporate all ingredients.

9

Refrigerate the pasta salad for 4 to 8 hours or overnight before serving.

Cooking Techniques

boilingmixing

Equipment Needed

large potcolanderlarge bowlsmall bowlwhisk

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

milkgluten

Also Known As

Pasta SaladItalian Pasta Salad
Local Name: Insalata di spaghetti

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