California Spaghetti Salad

This California Spaghetti Salad is the perfect potluck pasta salad. Spaghetti tossed in Italian dressing with Salad Supreme seasoning and loaded with fresh vegetables. It is tangy, crunchy, and feeds a crowd.

The Salad Supreme seasoning is the secret ingredient that makes this taste completely different from any other pasta salad you have ever had.

What Makes It California Style

The combination of Italian dressing and Salad Supreme seasoning gives this pasta salad its signature West Coast flavor. It is lighter and tangier than mayo-based pasta salads, with a zesty kick that keeps you coming back.

The spaghetti noodles are an unexpected twist — they tangle together beautifully and soak up the dressing in a way that short pasta just cannot replicate.

Tips for the Best Salad

Rinse the pasta with cold water. This stops the cooking and washes off excess starch so the pasta does not clump together.

Reserve extra dressing. The pasta absorbs the dressing as it chills. Toss with a few extra tablespoons right before serving so it stays moist and flavorful.

Make It Ahead

This salad is actually better the next day. Make it the night before and let it chill overnight. The flavors develop and the dressing saturates every noodle.

It is a potluck legend. Make a big batch and watch it disappear.

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4.90 from 12 votes

California Spaghetti Salad

Prep Time 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 30 minutes minutes

Servings 12 servings

Ingredients

• 1 lb spaghetti broken in half
• 1 bottle Italian dressing 16 oz
• 2 tablespoons Salad Supreme seasoning
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
• 1 cucumber diced
• 1 green bell pepper diced
• 1 red onion diced
• 1 can sliced black olives drained
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese shredded

Instructions

• Cook the spaghetti according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking. Let cool.
• In a large bowl, toss the cooled spaghetti with the Italian dressing and Salad Supreme seasoning.
• Add the tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and olives. Toss to combine.
• Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and toss again.
• Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. Toss before serving and add more dressing if needed.

Notes

The pasta absorbs the dressing as it sits, so reserve extra Italian dressing to add before serving. This salad is best made the day before so the flavors have time to develop.

Final Thoughts

California Spaghetti Salad is the tangy, crunchy, refreshing pasta salad that every summer gathering needs. The Salad Supreme seasoning is the game-changer that makes this one unforgettable.