Description
California Spaghetti Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that captures the essence of summer in every bite. This delightful salad features al dente spaghetti mixed with an array of colorful vegetables, all tossed in a tangy dressing. Perfect for potlucks, picnics, or as a light meal at home, this salad is not only easy to prepare but also highly customizable to suit your taste. Enjoy the explosion of flavors and the beautiful presentation that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces spaghetti
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 large lemon
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water.
- While the pasta cooks, chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, and red onion. Combine them in a large mixing bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Add the cooked spaghetti to the vegetable mixture and pour the dressing over it. Toss until well coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg