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California Spaghetti Salad
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California Spaghetti Salad

Recipe by Julia Pacheco
4.0 from 3 votes
Course: Sides, LunchCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy
Servings

6

servings
Prep time

10

minutes
Cooking time

10

minutes

With crunchy fresh veggies and zesty Italian dressing, California Spaghetti Salad is sunny and bright, just like its namesake.

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb spaghetti noodles, broken into smaller pieces

  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes, sliced

  • 1 cucumber, sliced

  • 1 green bell pepper, diced

  • 1 red bell pepper, diced

  • 1 medium zucchini, diced

  • 1 red onion, diced

  • 2.25 oz black olives, sliced

  • Dressing

  • 16oz Italian dressing

  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds

Directions

  • Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water and place drained pasta into a large bowl.
  • To a small bowl add the Italian dressing, parmesan cheese, and sesame seeds. Whisk well. Pour the dressing over the pasta and stir to combine.
  • Add the chopped veggies to the bowl. Stir well and refrigerate for at least one hour. Enjoy!

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About Julia Pacheco

Hello, I’m Julia Pacheco, and I’m so glad you’re here! I’m a published cookbook author with a passion for creating delicious, budget-friendly meals. My blog focuses on recipes that are accessible and enjoyable, because I truly believe in the power of food to heal, inspire, and bring people together. From early lessons in the kitchen with my mom to navigating life on WIC and food stamps, I’ve learned the value of making every meal count. Cooking has been my creative outlet, a way to connect with others, and it even helped me land my dream job.

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1 Comment

  1. Mollie Cline says:

    I am making this as I type and can not wait to try it. I am adding air fried chicken to it. I have made a lot of your recipes and never had a fail yet. This one sounds so good on a hot summer day!

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