Light Spaghetti Salad

Name: Light Spaghetti Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h 35 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 2 (12 ounce) packages spaghetti; 1 small red onion, finely chopped; 1 red bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped; 1 cucumber, chopped; 1 tomato, chopped; 1 (16 ounce) bottle fat-free Italian salad dressing; 1 (.7 ounce) package dry Italian salad dressing mix (such as Good Seasons®); 1 teaspoon salt

Rating: 4.76 stars

21 Ratings
19 Reviews
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I had this at a family reunion. Several years later I was wanting this and played around until I came up with this recipe. I am always asked to bring it to potlucks at work.

By TXLADY3K

Recipe Summary

prep:

20 mins

cook:

15 mins

additional:

1 hr

total:

1 hr 35 mins

Servings:

Yield:

12 servings

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 12 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

2 (12 ounce) packages spaghetti
1 small red onion, finely chopped
1 red bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 cucumber, chopped
1 tomato, chopped
1 (16 ounce) bottle fat-free Italian salad dressing
1 (.7 ounce) package dry Italian salad dressing mix (such as Good Seasons®)
1 teaspoon salt

Directions

Step 1

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 rinse in cold water.

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Step 2

Place spaghetti into a large salad bowl and toss with red onion, red bell pepper, cucumber, tomato, Italian salad dressing, salad dressing mix, and salt. Chill before serving; salad is better the longer it chills.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

268.3 calories; 7.2 g protein; 56.2 g carbohydrates; 0 mg cholesterol; 813.9 mg sodium. Full Nutrition

Reviews (19)

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Sarah Jo

07/13/2012

This is one of our favorite summer salads. This really works well with whatever pasta you have on hand. I like to make my own italian salad dressing mix and I do not add the additional salt. Sometimes I'll cube up some cheese (any I have on hand really) or throw in a quarter cup of shredded parmesan just for flavor. Read More

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21 Ratings

5 star values: 16
4 star values: 5
3 star values: 0
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 0

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Sarah Jo

07/13/2012

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tmh

07/20/2012

This is great addition to your summer recipes. Although my version would not be consider a "light" version. I add fresh mozzeralla spicey olives cubed pepporini and just before serving freshly grated romano cheese. Has always been a hit at my barbeque parties!!!!!!!!!!!!! Read More

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minette

07/16/2012

This is our favorite summer pasta salad we add sliced black or green olives which ever we have at the time & canned plain or marinated artichoke hearts drained we do like the spiral noodles as they hold onto the dressing. A great recipe! Read More

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Christina

08/29/2013

This was a nice simple pasta salad and we really enjoyed it! I don't ever have fat free dressing on hand so I used regular. I only had about 8oz. of spaghetti so I adjusted accordingly still using one whole packet of the dry Italian dressing mix (I did omit the extra salt). At the very end I mixed in a bit of grated Romano cheese and that added a nice touch. I really liked that this only used a few staples that I always have on hand...I will be making this again! Thanks for sharing.:) Read More

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MichelleG

02/09/2016

Per my own tastes I usually use 1 package of spaghetti 1/2-1 12 oz bottle of the dressing Salad Supreme seasoning instead of the dry packet (approx 1/4 cup) and green onions instead of red. Love it! Read More

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jaw

09/05/2015

Excellent flavor. Added extra fresh garden veggies. I used Kraft roasted red pepper Italian dressing plus a few sprinkles of dried Italian herb mix. It didn't last long. Will definitely make again. Read More

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VjandJill Scharping

05/04/2016

I made this recipe to go along side a grilled steak...delicious!!!! I added more tomatoes and cucumber even better the next day. Read More

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Caitlin Moore

01/21/2016

This was excellent. I used shirataki noodles to make this a super low calorie snack. After being in the fridge for a couple days this was especially good. I used sunburst tomatoes cut into haves as someone had suggested grape tomatoes. Read More

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tiffany

05/02/2016

I substitute and use angel hair instead of spaghetti Read More

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Nutritional Information

Light Spaghetti Salad

Servings Per Recipe: 12
Calories: 268.3

% Daily Value *

protein: 14 %

carbohydrates: 18 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 16 %

sugars:

fat: 2 %

saturated fat: 1 %

cholesterol:

vitamin a iu: 8 %

niacin equivalents: 20 %

vitamin b6: 6 %

vitamin c: 25 %

folate: 27 %

calcium: 2 %

iron: 12 %

magnesium: 11 %

potassium: 4 %

sodium: 33 %

thiamin: 31 %

calories from fat:

percent of calories from carbs:

percent of calories from fat:

percent of calories from protein:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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Sarah Jo

07/13/2012

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07/20/2012

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07/16/2012

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08/29/2013

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MichelleG

02/09/2016

Per my own tastes I usually use 1 package of spaghetti 1/2-1 12 oz bottle of the dressing Salad Supreme seasoning instead of the dry packet (approx 1/4 cup) and green onions instead of red. Love it!

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jaw

09/05/2015

Excellent flavor. Added extra fresh garden veggies. I used Kraft roasted red pepper Italian dressing plus a few sprinkles of dried Italian herb mix. It didn't last long. Will definitely make again.

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VjandJill Scharping

05/04/2016

I made this recipe to go along side a grilled steak...delicious!!!! I added more tomatoes and cucumber even better the next day.

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Caitlin Moore

01/21/2016

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tiffany

05/02/2016

I substitute and use angel hair instead of spaghetti

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