Spaghetti Pasta Salad

Toss together this vibrant Spaghetti Pasta Salad recipe in just 15 minutes! Loaded with fresh veggies & zesty Italian dressing, it's a perfect potluck side.

📝 Ingredients

• 1/2 lb. spaghetti (regular or thin, regular or whole wheat)
• 1 medium tomato (chopped)
• 1 medium cucumber (peeled and chopped)
• 1 small sweet onion (chopped)
• 1/2 green pepper (chopped)
• 5-6 baby carrots (chopped)
• 1 cup Italian dressing (plus more as needed)
• 1 1/2 tablespoons dried salad seasoning (such as McCormick’s Salad Supreme, plus more to taste)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Cook pasta: Boil the spaghetti as per the package instructions until al dente, about 10 minutes. Drain and rinse well with cold water to cool the pasta.
2. 2Chop vegetables: Prep veggies: While the pasta cooks, chop the tomato, cucumber, sweet onion, green pepper, and baby carrots into bite-sized pieces.
3. 3Combine ingredients: Combine and season: In a large bowl, toss the cooled spaghetti with the chopped veggies. Add 1 cup of Italian dressing, then taste and add more if needed. Season with the dried salad seasoning to your preference.
4. 4Chill: Mix well to ensure even distribution of dressing and seasoning. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 45 minutes to allow flavors to meld.