Italian spaghetti salad mix (Printable Version)

Chilled spaghetti with fresh peppers, tomatoes, olives, and Parmesan, dressed in zesty Italian herbs.

# Ingredients Required:

→ Pasta

01 - 340 grams spaghetti

→ Vegetables

02 - 475 milliliters cherry tomatoes, halved
03 - 1 cucumber, diced
04 - 1 green bell pepper, chopped
05 - 1 red bell pepper, chopped
06 - 1 red onion, diced

→ Additional Ingredients

07 - 120 milliliters black olives, sliced
08 - 120 milliliters Italian dressing
09 - 50 grams grated Parmesan cheese
10 - 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
11 - Salt to taste
12 - Black pepper to taste
13 - Fresh basil leaves for garnish

# Guide to Cooking:

01 - Boil spaghetti in salted water according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to halt cooking. Let cool completely.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, add cooled spaghetti, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, chopped green and red bell peppers, diced red onion, and sliced black olives.
03 - Pour Italian dressing over the mixture and toss thoroughly to evenly coat all ingredients.
04 - Incorporate grated Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine flavors.
05 - Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 60 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Before serving, toss again and garnish with fresh basil leaves.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - Chilling the salad enhances flavor integration.