Delicious Italian Spaghetti Salad (Print)

Classic Italian pasta tossed with fresh vegetables and zesty dressing; perfect for any occasion.

# Ingredients:

→ Pasta

01 - 225 g dry spaghetti

→ Fresh Vegetables

02 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
03 - 1 cup cucumber, diced
04 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
05 - 1 cup mixed bell peppers, chopped

→ Dressing

06 - 120 ml extra virgin olive oil
07 - 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
08 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
09 - Salt, to taste
10 - Black pepper, to taste

# Steps:

01 - Boil the spaghetti in a large pot of salted water for 10 to 12 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool completely.
02 - While pasta cools, halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, thinly slice the red onion, and chop the mixed bell peppers.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
04 - In a large mixing bowl, gently toss the cooled spaghetti with the prepared vegetables. Pour the dressing over the mixture and toss until all ingredients are evenly coated.
05 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to infuse before serving.

# Additional Notes:

01 - For optimal flavor, let the salad marinate overnight and serve chilled.