California Spaghetti Salad

"If you’re looking for the perfect pasta salad to bring to a backyard BBQ, family reunion, potluck, or just to keep in the fridge for easy lunches, this California Spaghetti Salad needs to be on your menu. I recently made this recipe based on the popular California Pasta Salad recipe from Taste of Home, and after one bite I knew it was going to become one of my summer favorites. It’s loaded with crisp vegetables, tossed with zesty Italian dressing, and the spaghetti noodles make it a fun change from the traditional rotini or elbow macaroni pasta salads. Like I usually do, I made a couple of small changes to fit what I had on hand and what my family enjoys most. Instead of using red onion, I used a sweet Vidalia onion because I prefer the milder flavor. It still gives the salad plenty of crunch without being quite as sharp. And if you’ve followed Recipes Made With Love for very long, you probably won’t be surprised that nearly everything came from Aldi! I used Aldi’s Tuscan Garden Zesty Italian Dressing, and honestly, it worked perfectly. I do the majority of my grocery shopping at Aldi, so it’s always fun when I can recreate popular recipes using affordable ingredients that are easy to find. This is one of those recipes that somehow tastes even better after it’s been chilling in the refrigerator for a few hours, making it a great make-ahead side dish for busy summer weekends. Why You’ll Love This California Spaghetti Salad Loaded with fresh, colorful vegetables Easy to make ahead Perfect for potlucks and cookouts Budget-friendly ingredients Even better the next day A lighter side dish that’s packed with fresh flavor "

Preparation Time15 min

Cooking Time8 min