Description
Spaghetti Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that combines al dente pasta with fresh vegetables and tangy feta cheese, making it perfect for summer gatherings, picnics, or potlucks. This easy-to-make salad comes together quickly and can be prepared ahead of time, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully. With its colorful presentation and bold taste, it’s sure to impress your guests while providing a healthy and satisfying option for any occasion. Enjoy a delightful bowl of Spaghetti Salad for a light lunch or as a flavorful side dish at your next BBQ.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz spaghetti
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 12 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 medium cucumbers, sliced
- ⅓ cup red onion, chopped
- ⅓ cup black olives, sliced
- ⅓ cup green olives, sliced
- 4 oz crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti in boiling water until al dente; drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Add cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, black olives, and green olives to the dressing; toss to coat.
- Let the vegetables marinate while the pasta cools.
- Combine the drained spaghetti with the marinated veggies; add feta cheese.
- Toss gently to combine; adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg