Spaghetti Salad

By calicat

The perfect side dish for a party, potluck, or BBQ because it feeds a crowd! It's also full of flavor and simple to throw together, making it an instant favorite!

Ingredients

• Dressing:
• 1 pound thin spaghetti, broke into 3-4" pieces
• 3 Roma tomatoes, diced
• 1 medium zucchini, diced
• 1 medium yellow zucchini squash, diced
• 1 green pepper, diced
• 1 red pepper, diced
• 1 red onion, diced
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 2 (2.25 oz) cans sliced olives, drained
• 8 oz cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 (16 oz) bottle Italian dressing (I prefer Olive Garden dressing)
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• Topping:
• 1 teaspoon Salad Supreme or Johnny's Seasoning (optional)

Details

Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 28mins
Adapted from sixsistersstuff.com

Preparation

Step 1

Cook spaghetti according to package directions, then rinse in cold water and drain. Set aside and let cool.
Place tomatoes, zucchini, squash, peppers, onion, cucumber, olives, and cheese in a large bowl. Add cooled spaghetti noodles and mix well.
In a small bowl, mix together dressing, Parmesan cheese, paprika, garlic powder. Pour on top of the spaghetti and vegetables and mix until completely combined. Sprinkle the top with Salad Supreme.
Let sit in the fridge for at least 2 hours before serving (this salad gets better with time, as the flavors meld together).