Whole Wheat Spaghetti Salad

2 cups cooked whole wheat spaghetti, rinsed and cold
1/2 red onion, finely diced
1/2 seedless cucumber, finely diced
3 Roma tomatoes, finely chopped
1/3 cup red pepper, finely diced
1/3 cup yellow pepper, finely diced
1/3 cup orange pepper, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced or grated
1/4 cup olive oil
4 teaspoons balsamic vinegar

Combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar and garlic in medium bowl. Blend well. Add tomato, red onion, cucumber, and peppers. Let sit on counter for 15-20 minutes. Stir and add spaghetti. Serve with grilled chicken, salmon, or lean steak.

Salad is best served at room temperature. This allows the olive oil to blend with the balsamic. you may also want to add a pinch of salt to each serving.

Serving Size: 4

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MLOVEJOY34.