sublime spaghetti salad

Name: Sublime Spaghetti Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 6-8 People
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 16 ounce(s) spaghetti; 1 package(s) hidden valley ranch seasoning; 1-2 bottle(s) zesty italian dressing; 2 cup(s) grape or cherry tomatoes; 1 large seedless cucumber or two seeded reg. cucumbers; 2 teaspoon(s) fresh dill; 1 1/2 tablespoon(s) fresh parsley; 1/4 cup(s) red onion; 1/4 cup(s) scallions; 1/4 teaspoon(s) onion powder; 1/4 teaspoon(s) garlic powder; 1 pinch(es) cayenne pepper; 1/4 teaspoon(s) paprika; 1/2 cup(s) shredded carrot; 1/4 cup(s) black olives; ## OPTIONAL INGREDIENTS:; I cup(s) broccoli florets; 2 pound(s) cubed or shredded chicken; 1 pound(s) shrimp or crab meat; 1/2 cup(s) grated parmesan cheese

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Simone Cayce

Detroit, MI

Updated on Jul 24, 2014

Most every recipe I've ever seen always leaves room for improvement... well unless it's perfect already lol! I try to make what tastes and feels good to me and my family. That usually comes with much trial and error. Enjoy!!!

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 30 Min

method No-Cook or Other

yield 6 -8 People

Ingredients

16 ounces spaghetti
1 package hidden valley ranch seasoning
1-2 bottle zesty italian dressing
2 cups grape or cherry tomatoes
1 large seedless cucumber or two seeded reg. cucumbers
2 teaspoons fresh dill
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh parsley
1/4 cup red onion
1/4 cup scallions
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/2 cup shredded carrot
1/4 cup black olives
OPTIONAL INGREDIENTS:
I cup broccoli florets
2 pounds cubed or shredded chicken
1 pound shrimp or crab meat
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

How To Make sublime spaghetti salad

Step 1

Cook pasta according to the instructions on the package or to your own preference (remember to salt the water). Rinse cooked pasta and place in large bowl. Try not to completely rinse the pasta. Leaving it slightly warm helps the dressing to absorb inside the noodles.

Step 2

Add the bottle(s) of zesty italian salad dressing. Start with one bottle and add more if needed to keep the salad moist but not soupy. Mix thoroughly and then add the package of hidden valley ranch dressing and all of the other dry ingredients.
Step 3

Make sure that all of your fresh ingredients have been rinsed well before adding to the pasta, then add the remaining ingredients to the pasta and mix. Try not to over mix the salad or you'll break up the noodles. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 20-25 mins. and enjoy!!! This salad tastes even better the next day!!!
Step 4

The optional ingredients can also be added to make this a main dish or a more filling side option. This salad can also be prepared as a hot dish for dinner. Drain the pasta but do not rinse it. Follow the above preparation instructions, but withhold the parmesan until all of the other ingredients have been blended. Add the parmesan as a garnish according to your own liking.
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