Nancy's Spaghetti Salad

Spaghetti is tossed with a variety of vegetables and Cheddar cheese and flavored with Italian dressing for a filling lunch or hearty side dish.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 468 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 2 cups chopped tomatoes
• 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives
• 1 (16 ounce) bottle Italian-style salad dressing
• 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 (16 ounce) package spaghetti
• 1 cup chopped red onion
• 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
• 2 cucumbers, chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix tomatoes, Cheddar cheese, cucumbers, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, red onion, black olives, and Italian seasoning together in a large bowl.

Step 2

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain and run under cold water.

Step 3

Toss spaghetti with tomato mixture; fold in chicken. Pour salad dressing over salad; toss to coat. Refrigerate until flavors have blended, about 2 hours.