Cold Spaghetti Salad
Cold Spaghetti Salad is a bright, tangy pasta side tossed with Italian dressing, red wine vinegar, and plenty of Parmesan. Juicy tomatoes, red onion, pepperoni, mushrooms, and olives add savory bite and texture, making it perfect for potlucks, picnics, or make-ahead gatherings. Serve chilled or at room temperature for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing dish.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cold Spaghetti Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 48 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 46 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Food
- 3 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 10
- Heart Health
- 51
- Metabolic
- 24
- Digestive
- 19
- Inflammatory
- 37
- Performance
- 28
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until slightly firm, about 10 minutes; rinse under cold water and drain. Transfer to a large bowl.
- 2
Pour Italian dressing and vinegar over the spaghetti; mix well. Add Parmesan cheese, diced tomatoes, onion, pepperoni, mushrooms, olives, and salad seasoning mix; stir until well combined.
- 3
Serve at room temperature, or refrigerate, covered, for about 3 hours, or marinate 8 hours to overnight.
- Calories 399.14 kcal Moderate 20%
- Protein 17.72 g Good Source 35%
- Carbohydrate 36.5 g 13%
- Total Fat 20.48 g High 26%
- Saturated Fat 7.05 g High 35%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 38.37 mg Moderate 13%
- Sodium 972.43 mg High 42%
- Dietary Fiber 2.78 g Low Source 10%
- Total Sugars 3.02 g --
- Added Sugars 1.52 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 283.47 mg Good Source 22%
- Iron 1.99 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 198.7 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 56.24 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 3.81 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.12 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Cold Spaghetti Salad is an Italian side dish recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 25 mins, serves 12, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Diced Tomatoes, Green Olives, Italian Dressing, and Pepperoni. Each serving provides about 399.14 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cold Spaghetti Salad?
- It is an Italian salad recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Cold Spaghetti Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Diced Tomatoes, Green Olives, Italian Dressing, Pepperoni, Red Onion. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cold Spaghetti Salad?
- About 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 399.14 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cold Spaghetti Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Cold Spaghetti Salad healthy?
- Cold Spaghetti Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 35/100. Per serving, it provides 399.14 calories and 17.72 g of protein, or 35% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 972.43 mg (42% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 7.05 g (35% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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