Spaghetti Pasta Salad – Step-by-Step Recipe for Cookout Perfection
The perfect spaghetti pasta salad! Seasoned and coated in a delicious Italian salad dressing with a bit of ranch for the perfect cool zestiness. Loaded with fresh, colorful vegetables and herbs! It’s a cookout favorite!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 lb thin spaghetti noodles (broken in half)
- ¼ cup Salad Supreme seasoning
- ½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (finely chopped)
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill weed (finely chopped)
- 1½ cup Italian Salad Dressing
- 2 tablespoons Ranch Dressing
- 1 cup cucumbers, finely diced
- 1 cup sweet cherry tomatoes, finely diced
- ⅓–½ cup red onions, finely diced
- ½ cup Mixed bell peppers (red, green, and yellow)
- ½ cup Cheddar cheese (cut into tiny cubes)
- ½ cup Hard pepperoni, cut into cubes (optional)
Instructions
1. Cook spaghetti in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Do not overcook.
2. Drain and rinse with cold water until the pasta is cold. Set aside.
3. Place drained pasta into a large bowl or casserole dish.
4. Sprinkle pasta with Salad Supreme, Cajun seasoning, dill weed, and fresh parsley. Toss until coated.
5. Mix together Italian dressing and ranch dressing.
6. Pour dressing over pasta and toss until coated.
7. Add cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions, bell peppers, cheddar cheese, and pepperoni (if using). Toss to coat.
8. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Refrigerate at least 1 hour.
9. Toss before serving, as some ingredients will sink to the bottom.
10. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Add more Salad Supreme or coarse black pepper to taste.
11. Garnish with additional fresh parsley and dill if desired.
Notes
Best served the same day as pasta absorbs the dressing. Add more dressing before serving if needed.
Feel free to adjust the vegetables and seasonings to taste.
This recipe works well as a side dish or a light main course for picnics, potlucks, or cookouts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 531
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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