California Spaghetti Salad is a delicious pasta salad filled with fresh veggies and covered in a zesty Italian dressing. With all those flavors and colors making one beautiful and tasty side dish, there is no doubt this will be the hit of your next gathering!
2cans ripe olives2-1/4 ounces each sliced, drained
DRESSING:
1bottleItalian salad dressing16 ounces
1/4cupParmesan cheesegrated
1tablespoonsesame seeds
1teaspoonpaprika
1/2teaspooncelery seed
1/4teaspoongarlic powder
Instructions
Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain using a colander and rinse in cold water. Add cherry tomatoes, zucchini, cucumber, green and red bell pepper, red onion and olives in a large bowl.
To make the dressing:
Whisk together italian salad dressing, parmesan cheese, sesame seeds, paprika, celery seed, and garlic powder. Pour over salad and toss until coated. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight.
Notes
Updated on April 30, 2021Originally Posted on May 29, 2015