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Spaghetti Pasta Salad
This Spaghetti Pasta Salad is a light, refreshing meal or side dish. It is that perfect salad for potlucks, picnics, or a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
SALAD
- 1 pound Spaghetti, broken in half
- 3 Rroma tomatoes, seeded and diced
- 2 cups Broccoli florets
- 1 Cucumber, diced
- 1 Green bell pepper, diced
- 1 Red bell pepper, diced
- 1 Red onion, diced
- 2 Black olives, 2 1/4 ounces each, drained
DRESSING:
- 16 ounces Italian salad dressing
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
- ½ teaspoon All Purpose Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- ½ teaspoon Celery seed
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large bowl, add tomatoes, broccoli, cucumber, bell peppers, onion and olives.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together Italian salad dressing, parmesan cheese, sesame seeds, House Seasoning Blend, paprika and celery seed.
- Pour over salad and toss until coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
Christina's Notes
- McCormick Salad Supreme seasoning: it’s perfect for adding a savory punch to all your salads. Or try an italian seasoning for this easy pasta salad.
- Protein Pasta: Add even more protein with a nice protein spaghetti.
- Shapes: You can use other types of pasta such as angel hair, ziti or other fun shapes.
- Cheese: Try using feta cheese, cheddar cheese or shred a zesty cheese for more spicy flavor. Use your favorite.