California Spaghetti Salad
This California Spaghetti Salad is loaded with fresh vegetables, spaghetti noodles, and zesty Italian dressing for the perfect summer pasta salad. Easy to make ahead for potlucks, BBQs, and family gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 pound thin spaghetti broken into 1-inch pieces
- 3 large tomatoes diced
- 2 medium zucchini diced
- 1 large cucumber diced
- 1 medium green pepper diced
- 1 sweet red pepper diced
- 1 large red onion diced
- 2 cans 2-1/4 ounces each sliced ripe olives, drained
Dressing
- 1 bottle 16 ounces Tuscan Garden Zesty Italian salad dressing
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 teaspoons poppy seeds
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions;
- Drain and rinse in cold water.
- Transfer to a large bowl.
- Add the vegetables and olives.
- In a large bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients.
- Drizzle over spaghetti mixture; toss to coat.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Serve with a slotted spoon.
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