Potluck Spaghetti Salad

Name: Potluck Spaghetti Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 2 h 32 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) package spaghetti; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons balsamic creme (reduced balsamic vinegar); 1 clove clove garlic, grated; 1 pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 4 tomatoes, cubed; 2 (8 ounce) balls fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed; 4 ounces sun-dried tomatoes, quartered; 1 (6 ounce) can pitted Kalamata olives, halved; 1 (5 ounce) package arugula; 2 tablespoons freshly shaved Parmesan cheese

Rating: 4.8 stars

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This Italian-inspired spaghetti salad is one of my go-to recipes for any potluck. Just make sure to not mix in the arugula until right before serving. Leftovers can go in your lunch box.

By barbara

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Recipe Summary

prep:

20 mins

cook:

12 mins

additional:

2 hrs

total:

2 hrs 32 mins

Servings:

Yield:

8 servings

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain and place into a bowl.

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Step 2

Meanwhile, combine olive oil, balsamic creme, garlic, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.
Step 3

Combine cooked spaghetti, tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and olives in a bowl. Pour olive oil dressing on top and mix well. Cover and refrigerate 2 to 3 hours.
Step 4

Mix in arugula right before serving and season with more olive oil, balsamic creme, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle with shaved Parmesan cheese.