Classic Spaghetti Pasta Salad
A vibrant mix of pasta, fresh vegetables, and cheese, perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces Angel Hair Pasta
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes
- 1 cup Cheddar Cheese
- 4 ounces Pepperoni
- 1/2 cup Olives
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese
- 1/2 cup Italian Salad Dressing
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water, add pasta, cook until al dente (about 3-5 minutes), drain, and rinse with cold water.
- Prepare the Ingredients: Wash and slice cherry tomatoes; chop other vegetables; cube or shred cheese; slice pepperoni and olives.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, add cooled pasta, toss in tomatoes, cheddar, pepperoni, olives, and parmesan.
- Mix in the Dressing: Add Italian dressing and fold ingredients together to coat.
- Taste and Adjust: Sample and adjust with more dressing or seasoning as needed.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to meld flavors.
Notes
Serve chilled or at room temperature and customize with your favorite ingredients.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg