SPAGHETTI PASTA SALAD

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My family loves this salad as either a main meal or a side dish. We especially enjoy making it during the hot summer months, using fresh ingredients right out of our garden. It looks terrific with all the different colors!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 15-20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 ounces thin spaghetti
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup diced pepperoni
1/2 cup diced fully cooked ham
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup diced tomato
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped cucumber
1/4 cup sliced ripe olives
1 avocado, peeled and diced, optional
1 bottle (8 ounces) Italian salad dressing

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook spaghetti according to package directions. Meanwhile in a large salad bowl, add the cheese, pepperoni, ham, green pepper, tomato, onion, cucumber and olives. Add avocado if desired. , Rinse pasta with cold water; drain well. Place on top of salad ingredients. Drizzle with salad dressing: toss lightly to coat. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 147 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 342mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Michael Maile
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This pasta salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Asaid Ali
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This pasta salad is a great way to use up leftover pasta.


Tufa Aktar
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This pasta salad is a great way to sneak some healthy vegetables into your kids' diet.


tul saru
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This pasta salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Joseph D'cruz
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This pasta salad is a great way to use up leftover pasta.


Selai Tayate
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This pasta salad is a great way to sneak some healthy vegetables into your kids' diet.


Autumn Brown
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This pasta salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


katherine patton
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This pasta salad is a great way to cool down on a hot summer day.


Haroon Afridi
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I love the crunch of the celery and carrots in this pasta salad.


lance barker
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This pasta salad is a great side dish for grilled chicken or fish.


Subhan Bau339
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I love the tangy dressing on this pasta salad. It's the perfect balance of sweet and sour.


Ngweni Blanche
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This pasta salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


marianjo tembo
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I made this pasta salad for a picnic and it was the perfect dish to take along. It's easy to transport and it holds up well in the heat.


Catrina Tetrault
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This pasta salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Sayem Ali
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I love the pop of color that the red onion and bell pepper add to this salad.


kinau amos
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This pasta salad is a great make-ahead dish. You can make it the day before and it will still be delicious the next day.


Mira Bhujel
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I love that this pasta salad is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste. I like to add some grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein.


Edward Ondicho
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover spaghetti. I always have some leftover spaghetti in my fridge, so this is a perfect way to use it up.


Eddy Edrine
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I made this pasta salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the fact that it was so easy to make.


John Mossberger
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This pasta salad is a refreshing and flavorful side dish that is perfect for summer gatherings. I love the combination of the sweet and tangy dressing with the salty cheese and crunchy vegetables.