Italian Spaghetti Salad is made with spaghetti, fresh summer veggies, salami and tossed in a homemade zesty italian dressing. This is a summer potluck must!
Prep Time20 minutesmins
chill time3 hourshrs
Total Time3 hourshrs20 minutesmins
Course: Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian, Italian American
Keyword: italian pasta salad, italian pasta salad recipe, italian salad, italian spaghetti salad, italian spaghetti salad recipe, spaghetti salad
Cook 16 ounces thin spaghetti, in a large pot of boiling water according to package directions. Drain and rinse the pasta in cold water.
Add 1 pint sliced cherry tomatoes, 2 cups diced zucchini,1 ½ cup diced cucumber, 1 cup diced green bell pepper,1 cup red bell pepper,1 cup diced red onion,2 (4-ounce) cans drained sliced ripe olives, and 1 cup Italian salami, to a large bowl and toss until completely combined.
Dressing
In a separate bowl, add ⅔ cup olive oil, ½ cup red wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning, 2 teaspoons granulated sugar, ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese , 2 teaspoons sesame seeds, 1 teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon celery seed, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper and whisk to combine.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until completely combined. Cover the bowl and set it in the refrigerator to chill for at least 3 hours before serving.
Notes
Updated on April 21, 2020Originally Posted on August 9, 2020