Summer Italian Spaghetti Salad Recipe

Summer Italian Spaghetti Salad Recipe , By www.uniquegiftstips.com .

Summer Italian Spaghetti Salad Recipe - FOODS RECIPE

Total Time: 30 Minutes, Servings: 8 Servings

Ingredients :

• 1 16 oz pkg thin spaghetti, halved
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup cucumber, diced
• 1 cup Salami slices (or pepperoni, or both), cut into small pieces
• 1 medium green pepper, diced
• 1/2 small red onion, diced
• 1/2 cup black olives, drained, thinly sliced
• 1 bottle Italian salad dressing, OR MAKE YOUR OWN (recipe below)
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• Salt & pepper to taste
• Homemade Italian Dressing
• 1 1/2 cups Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 3 TBSP red wine vinegar
• 1 TBSP dried oregano
• 1 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 TBSP fresh squeezed lemon, plus more to taste
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 TBSP Parmesan cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions :

• Cook spaghetti according to package directions, usually 1 minute less in time (el dente); drain and rinse. Add a drizzle of olive oil so pasta does not stick together. Refrigerate until cool. Cook the spaghetti according to package directions.
• Place in a large bowl; add tomatoes, cucumber, salami, pepper, red onion, and olives.
• Combine remaining ingredients; pour over salad and toss to coat. Add the Parmesan cheese; gently stir together. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours; serve!

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