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California Spaghetti Salad

Spaghetti Salad is the perfect side dish for a party, potluck or when you’re feeding a crowd. Made with tender pasta, pepperoni, fresh veggies and tossed in a zesty dressing then topped with Parmesan cheese, this easy to make salad is ideal for “soup and salad” night!

Ingredients

    • 1poundspaghetti
  • 2cupsgrape tomatoes – halved
  • 2cupscucumbers – sliced and halved
  • 1cuppepperoni slices – halved
  • 3/4cupred onion – minced
  • 3/4cupParmesan cheese – grated
  • 2tablespoonsfresh parsley – chopped
  • Italian Vinaigrette Dressing – about 1 1/4 cup

Italian Vinaigrette Dressing

    • 3/4 cupolive oil
    • 1/4cupred wine vinegar
    • 1/4cupfresh lemon juice
    • 1teaspoongarlic – minced
    • 1/2teaspoononion powder
    • 1/2teaspoondried oregano
    • 1/2teaspoondried basil
    • 1/4teaspoonpepper
    • 1teaspoonsalt

Instructions

    • Cook spaghetti pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse.
  • To a large bowl add spaghetti, tomatoes, cucumbers, onion, and pepperoni. Drizzle over dressing and toss all ingredients together. Sprinkle on Parmesan cheese and parsley.
  • Serve immediately. **Can be made a day ahead of serving. Store in an airtight container in fridge for up to 3 days.

Italian Vinaigrette Dressing

  • Add olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, basil, pepper and salt to a small bowl or jar. Mix together or shake to incorporate all ingredients.

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