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Spaghetti Salad

Delicious Spaghetti Salad to Brighten Your Summer Meals

A vibrant Spaghetti Salad packed with fresh veggies and a homemade Italian dressing, making it a perfect quick meal for summer. Enjoy healthy, customizable flavors.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 oz Spaghetti Cook and chill to maintain texture.
  • 12 oz Cherry Tomatoes Fresh and juicy.
  • 2 medium Cucumbers Choose your favorite type.
  • ⅓ cup Red Onion Chopped; soak in cold water if preferred.
  • ⅓ cup Black Olives Sliced; Kalamata can be used for a robust flavor.
  • ⅓ cup Green Olives Sliced; mix different varieties if liked.
  • 4 oz Feta Cheese Crumpled; can substitute with dairy-free feta.
For the Dressing
  • ¼ cup Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed.
  • ¼ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil Substitute with avocado oil if desired.
  • 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning Can use fresh herbs as a substitute.
  • 1 tablespoon Honey Leave out for a sugar-free version.
  • Salt and Pepper Adjust to taste.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • colander
  • Medium Bowl
  • large mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions (8-10 minutes); drain, rinse with cold water.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, honey, and Italian seasoning until well blended; adjust with salt and pepper.
  3. In a large bowl, combine halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumbers, chopped red onion, and sliced olives.
  4. Add cooled spaghetti and crumbled feta to the bowl; drizzle dressing over and toss to combine.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed.
  6. Let sit for at least 15 minutes to meld flavors; serve cold or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Rinse pasta immediately after draining to keep from getting mushy. Prepare ahead to enhance flavors; use fresh ingredients for the best results.

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