Fresh, colorful, and packed with crisp vegetables, this California Spaghetti Pasta Salad is tossed in a zesty Italian-style dressing for the perfect side dish. It’s ideal for potlucks, BBQs, picnics, or meal prep.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Chill Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 10–12
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 1 lb spaghetti, broken in half
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 large cucumber, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- ½ cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup black olives, sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets, cut into small pieces
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese cubes (or mini mozzarella balls)
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
For the Dressing
- 1 cup Italian dressing
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Salt, to taste
