SUMMER SPAGHETTI SALAD

Name: Spaghetti Salad (+Video) - The Country Cook
Uploaded: 2021-06-15
Duration: 1 min 36 s
Description: This summer Spaghetti Salad recipe is a classic and is full of veggies, cheese, seasoning and tossed with a yummy Italian dressing. Always a hit!

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This summer Spaghetti Salad recipe is a classic and is full of veggies, cheese, seasoning and tossed with a yummy Italian dressing. Always a hit!

THE PERFECT SUMMER PASTA SALAD

There are lots of variations to this particular recipe. I first heard about it from my friend Patricia (remember her, from the HULI-HULI CHICKEN recipe?) Anyhow, she has a recipe similar to this that her Mom used to make and I knew it was an instant hit the first time I made this spaghetti salad!

close up photo of spaghetti salad in a large white bowl

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

Do I have to use spaghetti pasta noodles?

Nope! You can use whatever pasta noodle you enjoy. This recipe is just traditionally made with spaghetti noodles.

What is the best Italian dressing to use?

This is definitely personal taste. I was taught this recipe using Wish Bone's Robusto Italian dressing. It's a pretty cheap Italian dressing. Use whatever you love!

What other cheese can I use in this?

I think mozzarella is perfect in this. I also think gouda would taste lovely with the other flavors.

Where do I find the Salad Supreme Seasoning?

You will usually find it in one of two locations in your grocery store. It may be in the same location as the other seasonings or it will be with the salad dressings and condiments.

How do you store leftover spaghetti salad?

Store leftovers in a lidded container in the refrigerator where it will last up to 3 days.

Summer Spaghetti Salad recipe from The Country Cook, salad shown in a large white serving bowl with glass of sweet train the background

INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (FULL RECIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE POST)

spaghetti noodles
green pepper & red pepper
red onion
cucumber
grape tomatoes
sliced olives
cheddar cheese
grated Parmesan cheese
McCormick Salad Supreme seasoning
garlic powder
Italian dressing

1 (1 lb.) box spaghetti noodles 1 green pepper, diced 1 red pepper, diced ½ red onion, sliced thinly 1 English cucumber, sliced 1 cup grape tomatoes, sliced in half 1 (2.25 oz.) can sliced olives, drained ½ cup cheddar cheese, cut into small cubes ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 tbsp. McCormick Salad Supreme seasoning (optional) 1 tsp. garlic powder 1 (16 oz.) bottle Wish-Bone Italian dressing

HOW TO MAKE SPAGHETTI SALAD:

Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Season the boiling water with one tablespoon of kosher salt before putting the noodles in. Stir noodles often while cooking.

pot sized spaghetti noodles cooking in pot of boiling water

While you're waiting for the spaghetti to cook, start dicing the veggies.

diced cucumbers, green peppers, red pepper on wooden cutting board

I shared this tip a couple of weeks ago but it's so useful, I'm sharing again. When you are using uncooked onions in a dish, soak them in ice water for a few minutes to help reduce some of that overpowering flavor.

sliced red onions soaking in a bowl of ice water

In a large bowl - and I do mean LARGE bowl - add in all your diced veggies, olives and cheeses.

Cooked spaghetti noodles, Dubliner diced cheese, sliced red onion, sliced cherry tomatoes, green pepper, red pepper, cucumber, sliced olives in a large clear glass bowl

Drain pasta noodles and rinse gently with cool water.

cooked spaghetti noodles in metal strainer

Then add the cooked and cooled spaghetti on top. It was at this moment that I realized I had grabbed the wrong glass bowl and this one was too small (sigh - my largest one was dirty so it was off to find a bigger bowl somewhere in my house!)

cooked spaghetti noodles, grape tomatoes, peppers, onions in a clear bowl

With a bigger bowl found, I topped it all with the Mccormick Salad Supreme seasoning as well as the garlic powder.

Give it all a gentle toss. Pour Italian dressing over noodles.

wish Bone Zest Italian Dressing poured over prepared spaghetti noodle salad

Stir mixture gently until combined. Cover with plastic wrap and allow to cool for at least two hours before serving. It gets even better as it cools!

overhead shot salad made with spaghetti and vegetables in a large white bowl

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