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California Spaghetti Salad Recipe

California Spaghetti Salad

Make your gatherings special with our easy and delicious California Spaghetti Salad recipe, featuring crisp vegetables and a zesty dressing.
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Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound spaghetti (cut into 1-inch pieces)
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes (halved)
  • 1 cucumber (chopped)
  • 1 red bell pepper (chopped)
  • 1/2 red onion (chopped)
  • 1 can black olives (sliced and drained)
  • 1 bottle Italian dressing 16 ounces
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions
 

  • Cook the spaghetti following the package directions. Drain well and rinse with cold water.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the grape tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, and black olives.
  • For the dressing, whisk together the Italian dressing, Parmesan cheese, sesame seeds, smoked paprika, celery seed, and garlic powder.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad and mix well to coat all ingredients. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or overnight for best flavor.