Classic Spaghetti Pasta Salad Everyone Craves

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“Love this salad 🥗🥰… made it every week for 4 weeks straight… can’t get enough! I might just go fix myself another bowl, haha.” This Spaghetti Pasta Salad has that effect on people. It’s fresh, colorful, and incredibly satisfying, making it one of those recipes you keep coming back to again and again. It makes a generous amount, holds up beautifully in the fridge, and somehow tastes even better the next day once all the flavors have had time to mingle.

This is the kind of salad that fits every occasion—potlucks, cookouts, family dinners, or simple weekly meal prep. Crisp vegetables, tender spaghetti, and a boldly seasoned Italian-style dressing come together in a chilled, refreshing dish that’s both hearty and light. Each bite delivers crunch, tang, and just the right amount of savory depth.

Ingredients

For the Salad

• 1 lb spaghetti, cooked and drained – Long strands hold the dressing and vegetables perfectly.
• 1½ cups cherry tomatoes, halved – Adds sweetness and freshness.
• 1 cucumber, diced – Provides cool crunch.
• 2 zucchini, diced – Mild and tender, great for absorbing flavor.
• 1 green bell pepper, diced – Adds crisp texture and brightness.
• 1 red bell pepper, diced – Slightly sweeter, adds color contrast.
• 1 red onion, diced – Brings sharpness and balance.
• 1 can sliced black olives, drained – Adds briny depth.

For the Dressing

• 1 bottle Italian dressing – The bold, tangy base that ties everything together.
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese – Adds savory richness.
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds – Provides subtle nuttiness and texture.
• 1 teaspoon paprika – Adds warmth and color.
• ½ teaspoon celery seed – Brings classic salad depth.
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder – Rounds out the flavor.

Preparation