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Cookout Spaghetti Salad

Vibrant Cookout Spaghetti Salad That Everyone Will Love

Cookout Spaghetti Salad is a refreshing mix of colorful ingredients, perfect for summer gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Seasonings
  • 8 oz Thin Spaghetti Noodles Consider breaking them in half for easier serving.
  • 1 tbsp Salad Supreme Seasoning Feel free to swap with homemade Italian seasoning.
  • 1 tbsp Cajun Seasoning Adjust to your taste for a milder kick.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Finely chopped; can be replaced with cilantro or omitted.
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Dill Weed Finely chopped; dried dill works as a substitute.
Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Italian Salad Dressing Any good-quality dressing will suffice.
  • 1/2 cup Ranch Dressing Homemade ranch can enhance freshness.
Vegetables and Cheese
  • 1 cup Cucumbers Finely diced; zucchini can be a substitute.
  • 1 cup Sweet Cherry Tomatoes Finely diced; grape or regular diced tomatoes can also be used.
  • 1/2 cup Red Onions Finely diced; green onions can be a milder alternative.
  • 1 cup Mixed Bell Peppers Finely diced; choose your favorite variety.
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese Cut into tiny cubes; feta or mozzarella can be exciting alternatives.
  • 1/2 cup Hard Pepperoni Cut into cubes, optional; turkey pepperoni is a lighter option.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • colander
  • large mixing bowl
  • medium mixing bowl
  • spoon or spatula

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Begin by bringing a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add spaghetti noodles and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. Rinse the drained spaghetti under cold water to halt the cooking process and cool it down. Let it sit in the colander to ensure any lingering water is removed.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the cooled spaghetti with salad supreme seasoning, Cajun seasoning, parsley, and dill. Toss gently to coat.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the Italian and ranch dressings until well combined.
  5. Pour the dressing mixture over the seasoned spaghetti and stir gently to coat.
  6. Fold in the diced cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red onions, mixed bell peppers, cheddar cheese, and optional pepperoni.
  7. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least one hour before serving.
  8. Just before serving, give the salad a final toss and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Prepare a day in advance for best results, allowing flavors to meld together beautifully.

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