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
- 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
- Protein 17.72 g Good Source
- Carbs 36.5 g Moderate
- Total Fat 20.48 g High
- Saturated Fat 7.05 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 38.37 mg Moderate
- Sodium 973.19 mg High
- Fiber 2.78 g Low Source
- Sugar 3.02 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 1.52 g Low Source
- Calcium 274.73 mg Good Source
- Iron 1.99 mg Moderate
- Potassium 198.7 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 56.24 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 3.81 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.13 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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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.
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