Italian Spaghetti Salad Recipe

Name: Italian Spaghetti Salad Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 16 servings.
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

"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!"

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

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.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 137 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 150mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable.

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

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2124arizona

Jun 30, 2017

We fixed this for a family reunion and everyone loved it. It has such a fresh taste!!
monaleishasmile

Jun 6, 2017

Absolutely incredible taste everyone loves it!
Rauenberg

Oct 12, 2014

I make this salad too but use spiral noodles instead of spaghetti.
Flwrgirl78

Jul 12, 2012

I have made this salad for years! It's great for a summer potluck as it makes lots & is so refreshing& zingy!
lightning93

Mar 29, 2011

Even my picky eater loved this one!
kjtlf

Nov 18, 2010

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
mcbryde

May 2, 2010

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