Insalata di pasta con spaghetti

Ingredienti

• 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)

Preparazione

1. 1

   Cook 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. 2

   Chop vegetables: Prep veggies: While the pasta cooks, chop the tomato, cucumber, sweet onion, green pepper, and baby carrots into bite-sized pieces.

3. 3

   Combine 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. 4

   Chill: 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.