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ITALIAN SPAGHETTI SALAD

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This attractive, fresh-tasting spaghetti salad can conveniently be made the night before. It makes enough for a crowd! -Lucia Johnson, Massena, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) thin spaghetti, halved
3 medium tomatoes, diced
3 small zucchini, diced
1 large cucumber, halved, seeded and diced
1 medium green pepper, diced
1 medium sweet red pepper, diced
1 bottle (8 ounces) Italian salad dressing
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1-1/2 teaspoons sesame seeds
1-1/2 teaspoons poppy seeds
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon celery seed
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

Cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Place in a large bowl; add tomatoes, zucchini, cucumber and peppers. , Combine remaining ingredients; pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 158 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 168mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

COLD SPAGHETTI SALAD

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This is a recipe that I received a few years ago. I added some extra ingredients to it. Everybody asks me to make it for gatherings. Easy and delicious! Enjoy.

Provided by JENNIFER J

Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Spaghetti Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 pound thin spaghetti
1 (8 ounce) bottle Italian salad dressing
¼ cup red wine vinegar
1 small red onion, chopped
1 (8 ounce) package pepperoni sausage, chopped
1 (4 ounce) jar sliced mushrooms
1 (16 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes, drained
1 (3 ounce) jar sliced green olives, drained
¼ (2.62 ounce) bottle salad seasoning mix
2 cups shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and place in a serving bowl.
Pour the salad dressing and vinegar over the noodles, and mix well. Add the onion, pepperoni, mushrooms, tomatoes, olives, seasoning mix, and parmesan cheese and stir until well combined. Serve at room temperature, or cover and refrigerate for several hours, or overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 372 calories, Carbohydrate 33.7 g, Cholesterol 31.9 mg, Fat 19.2 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 15.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 1213 mg, Sugar 4 g

SPAGHETTI SALAD I

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Fresh veggies and a rich variety of seasonings make this a great springtime dish for a party or a family picnic! Garnish with tomatoes and parsley and serve with a spaghetti salad smile!

Provided by CORWYNN DARKHOLME

Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 2h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 pound spaghetti, broken into pieces
1 (16 ounce) bottle Italian-style salad dressing
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
2 teaspoons seasoning salt
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cucumber, chopped
1 red onion, diced
2 tomatoes, chopped

Steps:

Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Drain, rinse with cold water and drain well. Transfer to large bowl.
In medium bowl, whisk together salad dressing, cheese, seeds, salt, paprika, garlic powder and peppers until well blended. Stir in cucumber and onion. Pour mixture over spaghetti and toss lightly to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to 24 hours. Top with tomatoes to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.5 calories, Carbohydrate 35.2 g, Cholesterol 0.4 mg, Fat 12 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 773.4 mg, Sugar 5.4 g