Italian Spaghetti Salad with Spinach
A vibrant and zesty Italian spaghetti salad loaded with fresh spinach, cherry tomatoes, olives, and parmesan, tossed in a tangy Italian dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 8 oz spaghetti, cooked and cooled
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup Italian dressing
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled spaghetti, chopped spinach, cherry tomatoes, olives, red onion, and parmesan cheese.
- Pour Italian dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.
Notes
- You can use whole wheat spaghetti for added fiber.
- Add grilled chicken or chickpeas for extra protein.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days; stir before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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