Spaghetti Pasta Salad with Italian Dressing

Name: Spaghetti Pasta Salad with Italian Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 16 oz pkg thin spaghetti (halved); 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved); 1 cup cucumber (diced); 1 cup Salami slices (or pepperoni, or both) ( cut into small pieces); 1 medium green pepper (diced); ½ small red onion (diced); ½ cup black olives (drained, thinly sliced); 1 bottle Italian salad dressing (OR MAKE YOUR OWN (recipe below)); 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 teaspoon paprika; Salt & pepper to taste; 1 ½ cups Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 3 TBSP red wine vinegar; 1 TBSP dried oregano; 1 ½ teaspoon dried basil; 1 TBSP fresh squeezed lemon (plus more to taste); 2 garlic cloves (minced); 3 TBSP Parmesan cheese; Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:15min

This Spaghetti Pasta Salad is packed with crisp veggies, savory Parmesan, and zesty Italian dressing. Chill it for maximum flavor infusion as the perfect dish for summer entertaining.

Updated at: Sat, 15 Nov 2025 00:09:18 GMT