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Spaghetti Salad

A refreshing and hearty salad made with spaghetti, fresh vegetables, and a tangy dressing.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 8 oz spaghetti uncooked
Vegetables
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1 cup bell pepper diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion finely chopped
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup olive oil extra virgin
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tsp salt to taste
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper to taste
Herbs
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
  • 1/4 cup parsley chopped

Method
 

Cook Spaghetti
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
  2. Drain the spaghetti in a colander and rinse under cold water to cool.
Prepare Vegetables
  1. While the spaghetti is cooking, prepare the vegetables: halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber and bell pepper, and finely chop the red onion.
Make Dressing
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Combine Salad
  1. In a large bowl, combine the cooled spaghetti, prepared vegetables, and dressing. Toss gently to combine.
  2. Add chopped basil and parsley, and toss again to distribute evenly.
Serve
  1. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gFiber: 3gSugar: 2g

Notes

This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

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