It’s not often that you see a pasta salad with spaghetti, but now that I see it I think I should make it more often! This California spaghetti salad is loaded with color, flavor, and texture.

Packed with fresh veggies like cherry tomatoes, zucchini, cucumber, and bell pepper, the colors are appealing and the fiber will fill you up. The zesty Italian dressing is the perfect finishing touch to this refreshing side dish or lighter lunch. Bring this to a potluck or any get together as it travels well and everyone will love it when it gets there!

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Quick Tip: Always cook your spaghetti noodles with a teaspoon or two of oil to keep them from sticking together.

Are you still eating your chicken salad with *just* mayonnaise? It’s time to dress up the blandness and take this lunch staple to the next level.

Adding in juicy grapes give you a little pop of sweetness and using romaine lettuce prevents it from being overly mushy. Add in some other goodies like tomato, cheddar cheese, and a mixture of ranch with the mayonnaise for an extra boost of flavor. This recipe calls for using canned chicken, however feel free to use rotisserie chicken for a fresher alternative! Make this for a brunch get-together, or as an everyday midday meal – you’ll love it!

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