Cold Spaghetti Salad With Catalina Dressing
Summer is the perfect time for cold salads, and this cold spaghetti salad with Catalina dressing is a refreshing and delicious option that you'll want to make over and over again. This salad is easy to make and perfect for picnics, potlucks, and outdoor barbecues. The best part is that you can make it ahead of time and it will still taste great when it's time to serve.
Ingredients
This recipe serves 8-10 people and takes about 30 minutes to make. Here are the ingredients you'll need:
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 1 can black olives, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup Catalina dressing
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Here's how to make this delicious cold spaghetti salad with Catalina dressing:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool the pasta.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled spaghetti, diced bell peppers, diced red onion, sliced black olives, and halved cherry tomatoes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the Catalina dressing, red wine vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat. Taste and adjust seasonings as necessary.
- Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
- Before serving, give the salad a good stir and adjust seasonings as necessary. Serve chilled.
Variations
This cold spaghetti salad with Catalina dressing is a versatile recipe that you can easily adapt to your taste preferences. Here are some variations you can try:
- Add grilled chicken or shrimp for a protein boost.
- Use different types of pasta, such as bowtie or rotini.
- Add other vegetables, such as cucumber or zucchini.
- Replace the Catalina dressing with Italian dressing or balsamic vinaigrette.
- Add crumbled feta cheese or grated Parmesan cheese for extra flavor.
Conclusion
This cold spaghetti salad with Catalina dressing is a delicious and refreshing summer salad that's perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make, can be prepared ahead of time, and is easily customizable to suit your taste preferences. Give it a try and see how it becomes a staple in your summer recipe collection!
