Spaghetti Pasta Salad

Name: Spaghetti Pasta Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ½ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil; ¼ cup Red Wine Vinegar; 1 Garlic Clove (grated or minced finely); ½ teaspoon Sugar; ½ teaspoon Italian Seasoning; ½ teaspoon Salt; ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper (or to taste); Pinch Crushed Red Pepper (optional); 12 ounces Spaghetti (cooked to package directions until just a little past al dente); 8 ounces Cherry or Grape Tomatoes (cut in half or thirds depending on their size); 1 Large Cucumber ((about 8 ounces) peeled and seeded if not using an English cucumber); 3 ounces Large Black Olives (drained and sliced); ¼ cup Grated Parmesan Cheese (plus extra for serving if desired); ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper; Salt for the pasta water (plus extra at the end if needed)

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:10min

This easy spaghetti pasta salad is simple and refreshing. It’s made with spaghetti, small tomatoes, cucumber, black olives, parmesan cheese, and a simple homemade Italian dressing.

Updated at: Sun, 21 Dec 2025 06:17:54 GMT