Description

California Spaghetti Salad is a refreshing chilled pasta salad made with spaghetti, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, olives, mozzarella pearls, Italian dressing, Parmesan cheese, and Salad Supreme seasoning for a flavorful and colorful dish.

Ingredients

1 lb spaghetti

• 1–2 tbsp salt (for boiling the pasta)

• 3 mini cucumbers, sliced or diced

• 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes, halved

• 1 green bell pepper, diced

• 1/2 large red onion, diced

• 2.25 oz can sliced black olives

• 8 oz mozzarella pearls

• 16 oz bottle Italian dressing

• 2–3 tbsp McCormick Salad Supreme seasoning

• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

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Instructions

1. Cook the spaghetti

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool completely.

2. Prepare the vegetables

Slice the cucumbers, halve the cherry tomatoes, and dice the bell pepper and red onion. Place all veggies in a large mixing bowl.

3. Add pasta and mix-ins

Add the cooled spaghetti to the bowl along with the black olives and mozzarella pearls.

4. Dress the salad

Pour the Italian dressing over the mixture. Sprinkle in the Salad Supreme seasoning and grated Parmesan.

5. Combine and chill

Toss everything together until evenly coated. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to blend.

6. Serve

Give the salad a final toss and serve chilled.

Prep Time: 20 min
Cook Time: 10 min
Category: Main Dish
Method: Mixing
Cuisine: American