20-Minute Spaghetti Salad Recipe
This quick and refreshing Spaghetti Salad is the perfect side dish for potlucks, BBQs, and easy weeknight dinners. Made with spaghetti, fresh veggies, olives, feta cheese, and a tangy homemade Italian dressing, it’s a deliciously light and flavorful pasta salad. Plus, it’s ready in just 20 minutes!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook (except pasta)
- Cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 16 oz spaghetti
- ¼ cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 12 oz cherry tomatoes (red and yellow, halved)
- 2 medium cucumbers (sliced)
- ⅓ cup red onion (chopped)
- ⅓ cup black olives (sliced)
- ⅓ cup green olives (sliced)
- 4 oz crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta – Cook spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
- Make the Dressing – In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Combine the Veggies – Add cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and olives to the bowl. Toss everything well.
- Mix Everything Together – Add the cooked pasta and crumbled feta cheese. Toss gently to coat everything in the dressing.
- Adjust Seasoning – Taste and adjust salt, pepper, and lemon juice as needed.
- Serve & Enjoy – Serve immediately or refrigerate for later!
Notes
- Make it ahead: This salad tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld together.
- Customize it: Add grilled chicken, shrimp, or chickpeas for extra protein.
- Spice it up: Toss in red pepper flakes or sliced jalapeños for a kick.
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