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California Spaghetti Salad: A Fresh Twist on Pasta

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Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients:
  • 1 pound spaghetti broken into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cucumber seeded and diced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper diced
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 red onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup black olives sliced
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup Italian dressing
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil chopped (for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Directions:
  • Prepare the Pasta: Cook the spaghetti in salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Rinse under cold water and drain.
  • Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the cooled spaghetti with cucumber, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and black olives.
  • Mix the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the Italian dressing, red wine vinegar, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
  • Dress the Salad: Pour the dressing over the spaghetti mixture and toss to coat thoroughly. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese.
  • Season: Adjust salt and pepper to your taste.
  • Chill: Refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour to meld the flavors.
  • Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle fresh basil over the salad just before serving.
  • Simple, Fresh, and Fabulous
  • California Spaghetti Salad is your go-to choice for a dish that’s as easy to make as it is enjoyable. Perfect for any occasion, it offers a fresh take on pasta salad that everyone is sure to love.