A Colorful and Delicious Spaghetti Pasta Salad Recipe

This Rhonda's Confetti Spaghetti Pasta Salad recipe is a vibrant and flavorful dish that will be a hit at any gathering. Made with cooked spaghetti, colorful vegetables, and a zesty dressing, this pasta salad is perfect for a potluck, picnic, or a quick and easy weeknight dinner. The combination of crunchy vegetables, tangy dressing, and al dente spaghetti creates a refreshing and satisfying salad that can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal cooking time, you can whip up this delicious pasta salad in no time.

Ingredients

• 8 ounces spaghetti
• 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
• 1/2 cup diced yellow bell pepper
• 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
• 1/2 cup diced cucumber
• 1/2 cup diced cherry tomatoes
• 1/4 cup sliced black olives
• 1/4 cup sliced green olives
• 1/4 cup diced red onion
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup Italian dressing
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Directions

1. Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool.
2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked spaghetti, diced bell peppers, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, black olives, green olives, red onion, parsley, and Parmesan cheese.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the Italian dressing, mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, salt, and black pepper.
4. Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss until well coated.
5. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
6. Serve chilled and enjoy!

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