Fresh Summer Spaghetti Salad

Name: Fresh Summer Spaghetti Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound spaghetti noodles; 1 large cucumber, chopped; 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 bell pepper, diced; 1/2 cup sliced black olives; 1 cup crumbled feta cheese; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 garlic clove, minced

A cool and crisp pasta salad packed with colorful vegetables and a zesty Greek dressing.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 American· July 26, 2026

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Prep

20 minutes

Cook

10 minutes

Total

30 minutes

Serves

This spaghetti salad is always a hit at summer potlucks and family cookouts. It is light enough for a hot day but filling enough to be a great lunch alongside a grilled protein.

My favorite thing about this dish is that it actually tastes better after sitting in the fridge for a few hours. The pasta soaks up all those delicious tangy flavors from the dressing.

🧺 Ingredients

1 pound spaghetti noodles
1 large cucumber, chopped
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1 bell pepper, diced
1/2 cup sliced black olives
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 garlic clove, minced

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water according to the package directions until tender.
2
Drain the pasta and rinse it under cold water until it is completely cool.
3
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt, pepper, and minced garlic to make the dressing.
4
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cucumber, tomatoes, bell pepper, olives, and feta cheese.
5
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together until well coated.
6
Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving so the flavors have time to blend.

💡 Tips

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. If the pasta absorbs too much dressing, add a tiny splash of olive oil or a squeeze of lemon juice before serving to refresh the flavor.

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