Name: So Simple Italian Spaghetti Pasta Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 box Whole Wheat Spaghetti Noodles; 1 Cucumber, sliced & quartered; 2 Roma Tomatoes, chopped; 1 Bell Pepper, chopped; 8 oz Italian Dressing, add more or less, to taste

You are going to want to add this So Simple Italian Spaghetti Pasta Salad to your menu for all your summer events. It’s light, refreshing, and pleasing to anyone that tries it. Fresh juicy tomatoes, chopped peppers, crisp cucumbers, whole wheat spaghetti, all tossed in Italian dressing. It doesn’t get much easier!

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What do you need to make So Simple Italian Spaghetti Pasta Salad?

Whole Wheat Spaghetti Noodles – This is the star of the show!

Cucumber – Any variety will work. We use English cucumbers a lot.

Roma Tomatoes – You can swap for cherry or grape tomatoes, but Roma’s hold up better.

Green Bell Peppers – The flavor of green peppers is terrific.

Italian Dressing – We use bottled, but homemade is an option as well.

How to make Spaghetti Pasta Salad With Italian Dressing

Prepare the spaghetti noodles using the directions on the package.
After the pasta has finished cooking, drain then run cool water over the spaghetti.
Combine half of the pasta, peppers, cucumbers, tomatoes, and Italian dressing in a large bowl. Mix well until combined.
Mix in the rest of the veggies, pasta, and dressing and toss to combine.
Chill in the fridge until ready to serve.

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Is This Recipe Healthy?

While you shouldn’t just live off of pasta, choosing a whole wheat spaghetti noodle will boost the nutrients! Plus, it has a lot more fiber than traditional pasta. It also has way fewer carbs and calories too.

In addition to the pasta, you will also be getting nutrients from the veggies as well. Each of the vegetables or fruits (whatever you want to call them) are packed with vitamin C, potassium, fiber, magnesium, and manganese.

Can I Make With Different Noodles?

Of course, if you want to use different noodles, you can. Using whole wheat noodles is my preference because we want to get the extra nutrients.

You can swap out the wheat noodles for regular spaghetti if you want. Basically, any pasta you enjoy would be something you could try. Just remember when you adjust the recipe, the flavors and textures will be different, and the result may not be the same as my results.

Do I Have To Use Bottled Dressing?

No, you don’t have to use bottled Italian dressing if you don’t want to. I am usually going for healthy and convenient.

If you have a go-to homemade dressing recipe, feel free to use it when making this cold spaghetti pasta salad recipes with Italian dressing. It will be fantastic!

How Long Will Italian Dressing Spaghetti Pasta Salad Last?

This easy Italian spaghetti pasta salad will easily last 3-5 days. If you are hosting a party or event, it is practical to prepare it ahead of time until you are ready to serve.

Plus, it’s great for having for lunch the next day or when you are meal prepping for the week.

Is It Okay To Add Other Veggies and Ingredients To This Italian Pasta Salad with Spaghetti?

Sure! It’s more than fine to add in some extra ingredients or vegetables if you want. Here are some ideas:

Olives

Parmesan Cheese

Red Onions

Green Onions

Salami

Mini Pepperoni

Red Bell Peppers

Fresh Chopped Oregano

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