Spaghetti Salad (Summer Must-Make!)

 

🍝 Spaghetti Salad (Summer Must-Make!) ☀️

There’s no potluck dish more versatile, crowd-pleasing, and downright refreshing than a classic spaghetti salad! This chilled pasta dish combines al dente noodles with crisp veggies, zesty Italian dressing, and savory mix-ins for the ultimate summer side.

But let’s be real—some spaghetti salads turn out soggy, bland, or just… meh. Maybe the pasta gets mushy. Maybe the flavors fall flat. Or worse—it becomes that sad, untouched dish at the BBQ.

So what’s the secret to a spaghetti salad that’s bursting with flavor and has the perfect texture?

It all comes down to three game-changing tricks: how you cook the pasta, the order you mix the ingredients, and one surprise ingredient that adds a tangy crunch.

Ready to make a spaghetti salad that steals the show at every summer gathering?

Let’s dive into the foolproof method for a salad that stays fresh, vibrant, and absolutely irresistible!

INGREDIENTS :

• 1 lb spaghetti, broken in half
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• ½ red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 can (6 oz) black olives, sliced
• 8 oz mozzarella pearls (or cubed provolone)
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped

For the Dressing:

• 1 cup Italian dressing (store-bought or homemade)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• Salt & pepper to taste

*METHOD*

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