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A large shallow bowl filled with spaghetti pasta salad, mixed with chopped cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red onions, ham, herbs, and crumbled cheese. Two hands are serving the spaghetti pasta salad with wooden utensils.
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Spaghetti Pasta Salad

This Spaghetti Pasta Salad is a great side dish for summer potlucks and parties and a huge hit. Filled with fresh ingredients, high protein pasta and a creamy homemade Italian dressing, this cold pasta salad is always a crowd pleaser.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Refrigerate Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 261kcal
Author: Danielle Lima

Ingredients

  • 1 box Barilla Protein Plus Spaghetti 14.5 oz.

For the Dressing

  • 1 cup nonfat Greek yogurt 224g
  • 1/4 cup avocado mayo 56g
  • 2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard 30g
  • 1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp. sugar
  • 2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 tsp. onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp. salt (adjust to taste)
  • 1/2 tsp. black pepper

For the Salad

  • 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, quartered
  • 1 cup cucumber, diced
  • 1 small red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 2 oz. reduced fat feta cheese, crumbled

Instructions

  • Boil the spaghetti according to the package directions. Drain, rinse under cold water, and set aside to cool.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayo, Dijon, balsamic vinegar, sugar, red wine vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth. Place in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together. This can be prepped overnight. 
  • Add the cooled pasta and dressing to a large mixing bowl. Mix to get the noodles evenly coated in the dressing. Add the tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, onion, and feta to the bowl and toss to combine.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes so the flavors meld or overnight.
  • Can serve as is or garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

  • For a party: prep the noodles and dressing a night or two before. Combine everything the next day and then let it sit in the fridge combined as long as possible to soak up all the good flavors. 
  • Nutritional information is an estimate and will vary with substitutions. 

Nutrition

Serving: 218g | Calories: 261kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 232mg | Potassium: 266mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g
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