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Summer Spaghetti Salad Recipe

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"This attractive, fresh-tasting salad can conveniently be made the night before," notes Lucia Johnson of Massena, New York. "The recipe yields a big bowl!"

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Summer Spaghetti Salad Recipe

Prep: 20 min. + chilling

Yield: 16 Servings

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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) Olive Garden Signature Italian Dressing

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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

Directions

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. Yield: 16 servings.

Nutritional Analysis: One 1-cup serving (prepared with fat-free salad dressing and nonfat Parmesan cheese topping) equals 137 calories, 150 mg sodium, trace cholesterol, 27 gm carbohydrate, 5 gm protein, 1 gm fat. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable.

Originally published as Summer Spaghetti Salad in Taste of Home June/July 1999, p18

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Reviewed on Jul. 12, 2012 by Flwrgirl78

I have made this salad for years! It's great for a summer potluck as it makes lots & is so refreshing& zingy!

Reviewed on Mar. 29, 2011 by lightning93

Even my picky eater loved this one!

Reviewed on Nov. 18, 2010 by kjtlf

My husband and I have a catering company and this is the recipe I always go to when they choose an italian pasta salad. I absolutely love this recipe and so do our customers

Reviewed on May. 02, 2010 by mcbryde

This a great side for a barbecue or potluck-makes a huge batch