Ingredients for Mema's Spaghetti Salad
- 1 lb Thin Spaghetti
- Ham
- Colby Monterey Jack Cheese
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1 (15 ounce) can black olives
- Green Olives
- Italian Salad Dressing Mix
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 cup chopped red onion
- 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
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How to Make Mema's Spaghetti Salad
- Cook 1 pound of spaghetti according to package directions until al dente.
- Immediately rinse the cooked spaghetti under cold water to stop the cooking process and drain thoroughly.
- In a large bowl (at least 12 quarts), combine the cooked spaghetti with the following ingredients: 1/2 cup Italian dressing, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1 cup chopped celery, 1 cup chopped red onion, 1 green bell pepper (1 cup chopped), 1 (15-ounce) can black olives, drained, 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley.
- Gently toss to ensure all ingredients are well combined.
- Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 12 hours (or preferably overnight) to allow the flavors to fully develop.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
34 g
Sugar
8g
Fat
25g
Carbs
9g
