Zesty Spaghetti Pasta Salad with McCormick Salad Supreme

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This easy Zesty Spaghetti Pasta Salad with McCormick Salad Supreme seasoning is perfect for summer potlucks, family gatherings, game night feasts, or whatever comes your way this season!

With fresh summer veggies, it’s an excellent side dish with irresistible flavor that will keep your guests returning for more and more.

Make this versatile summer side dish your own by including your favorite ingredients. Add fresh broccoli florets, carrots, green pepper, green onions, or other fresh veggies.

Feel free to swap out the veggies you don’t like for ones you do or add more, making the pasta salad have all the colors of the rainbow!

For more recipes like this Italian spaghetti salad, check out my Creamy Macaroni Salad with Peas, this Broccoli Bacon Salad, and the refreshing Cucumber Tomato Feta Salad.

Key ingredients & substitutions for Italian Pasta Salad

• Spaghetti noodles | I like to make this pasta salad with thin spaghetti noodles, cooked and drained, but any pasta will do. Spiral noodles are another popular choice.
• Large cucumber | You’ll need one English cucumber, or use zucchini if preferred.
• Green bell pepper | Add diced green bell pepper, or your favorites, like red bell pepper or a combination.
• Onion | Mix in some chopped sweet onion. Yellow, white, or red onion also works.

• Tomatoes | Choose either grape or cherry tomatoes to add to the salad.
• Olives | Add a drained can of sliced black olives for tangy and savory notes.
• Italian salad dressing | Drizzle and toss with zesty Italian dressing to add delicious flavor to this easy pasta salad recipe.
• Seasoning | The secret ingredient in this simple recipe is McCormick’s Salad Supreme Seasoning. It brings all the tastes together in the best way — DELISH!

How to make California Spaghetti Salad recipe

In just four simple steps, you’ll have a delicious zesty pasta salad worthy of any gathering, like a potluck, holiday, or family dinner!

STEP 1 | Cook pasta

First, cook spaghetti noodles as directed on the packaging until it is al dente. Drain well.

STEP 2 | Transfer noodles to bowl

Next, add the warm pasta to a large mixing bowl.

STEP 3 | Add fresh vegetables

Then, dice the cucumber, green bell peppers, and onion, and add them to the bowl. Also, half the juicy tomatoes and add them to the bowl.

STEP 4 | Toss with seasoning and dressing and chill

Lastly, sprinkle on the seasoning and toss with the Italian dressing. Cover and refrigerate the bowl to chill until you’re ready to serve. If desired, garnish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

Frequently asked questions

Serving suggestions

When I think of cold spaghetti salad, my mind immediately goes to juicy and cheesy burgers. It’s the perfect combination for a family cookout, feeding a crowd for lunch, or just a typical weeknight dinner.

Try this Blueberry Blue Cheese Bacon Burger for something extra delicious and unique. Or keep things simple with this classic Italian Garlic Butter Burger.

While you’re at it, check out my Hawaiian Burgers and this healthier Greek Turkey Burger recipe.

Behind the recipe: Delicious Pasta Salad

McCormick is a massive leader in the spice and seasoning industry, and it has been for some time. Since 1947, the company has been recognized as one of the most trusted and widespread in the nation!

But let’s rewind a little bit. Where did this successful spice company start? Believe it or not, the beginning of the McCormick story is in a basement.

In 1889 the founder and a few other hard workers sold their products door to door, working from a cellar. After the company was further established, it ran into a time of change when the Great Depression hit.

They decided to raise the pay for their employees and cut the hours to help during the trying times. This was also when McCormick began its tradition of giving away turkeys for Thanksgiving.

McCormick has always been a company that looks out for its employees and the nation’s people. They take their craft seriously, always working to improve their product, which makes them successful. You can always trust a McCormick product.