Name: Spaghetti Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound spaghetti noodles (broken in half); 1 cup quartered and sliced cucumber; 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper; 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper; 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved); 1/3 cup finely diced red onion; 2/3 cup sliced black olives; 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley; 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1 1/4 cups homemade or store bought Italian dressing (dressing recipe follows); salt and pepper to taste; 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup white wine or red wine vinegar; 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese; 1 1/2 tablespoons finely minced red bell pepper; 1 tablespoon dried parsley; 1 1/2 teaspoons minced dried onion (or 1 teaspoon fresh minced onion); 3/4 teaspoon dried basil; 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper