GARDEN SPAGHETTI SALAD

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This refreshing salad is very popular with my family, especially in summer when crisp sweet corn is fresh. It is particularly good alongside a grilled meat entree. -Gloria O'Bryan, Boulder, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

8 ounces spaghetti, broken into 2-inch pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups cooked fresh or frozen corn
2 cups cooked fresh or frozen lima beans
2 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
3/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
1/3 cup minced fresh parsley
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled, divided
DRESSING:
1/3 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon paprika
Dash pepper

Steps:

Cook spaghetti according to package directions; rinse in cold water and drain. Place in a large bowl; toss with oil. Add the next five ingredients; stir in three-fourths of the bacon. , In a small bowl, whisk all dressing ingredients. Pour over spaghetti mixture; toss gently to coat. Sprinkle with remaining bacon. Serve immediately or chill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 261mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.