Summer Spaghetti Salad
Summer spaghetti salad is a delicious, flavorful way to enjoy in season herbs and produce in a cool pasta dish. This spaghetti salad features juicy cherry tomatoes, pungent garlic and basil, and rich extra virgin olive oil for a simple dish you'll be making all summer long!
Servings: 6
Calories: 237kcal
Ingredients
- 1 - 1/2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 6 garlic cloves minced
- 18 large basil leaves chiffonade
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- salt & pepper to taste
- 1 cup freshly shredded parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Add the tomatoes, oil, garlic, and basil to a small mixing bowl. Gently toss together, then cover and let rest for 1 hour.1 - 1/2 cups halved cherry tomatoes, 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, 6 garlic cloves, 18 large basil leaves
- Add the Summer Spaghetti Salad pared pasta to a large mixing bowl, then add the remaining ingredient's. Mix everything together until evenly incorporalted.1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes, salt & pepper, 1 cup freshly shredded parmesan cheese
- Cover and let sit for 1 hour, then serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Make sure to only cook the pasta to al dente and run it immediately under cold water to stop it from cooking further and help enhance the flavors.
- You can serve this warm or chilled.
- Add other flavors and textures in with a can of rinsed drained chickpeas or white beans.
- You can use other kinds of pasta if you don't have spaghetti. Linguine or penne would both be acceptable substitutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 237kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 297mg | Potassium: 77mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 318IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 157mg | Iron: 0.4mg