Refreshing Spaghetti Squash and Cucumber Salad

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This spaghetti squash salad recipe is great to serve with Thanksgiving or holiday meals. It makes a refreshing summer salad as well. Spaghetti squash is low in calories; most of my meat-eater friends love this dish!

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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
2 hrs
Total Time:
3 hrs
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

  • 1 spaghetti squash, halved and seeded

  • 8 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved

  • 6 ounces pitted kalamata olives, halved

  • 2 English cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and sliced

  • 1 small red onion, sliced thin

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • ¼ cup lemon juice

  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest

  • ¼ cup olive oil, or more if needed

  • 1 tablespoon garlic salt

  • ground black pepper, to taste

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place squash halves into a large baking dish with cut-sides facing down.

  2. Bake in the preheated oven until you can easily cut into skin side with a knife, about 30 minutes; remove from oven and set aside to cool.

  3. Toss cooled spaghetti squash, tomatoes, olives, cucumbers, red onion, and garlic together in a large bowl until evenly mixed.

  4. Stir lemon juice and lemon zest together in a small bowl; slowly pour olive oil into lemon juice mixture while whisking vigorously. Season with garlic salt and pepper; drizzle over spaghetti squash mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

162 Calories
13g Fat
12g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 162
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g 16%
Saturated Fat 2g 9%
Sodium 1042mg 45%
Total Carbohydrate 12g 4%
Dietary Fiber 2g 9%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 2g 3%
Vitamin C 15mg 17%
Calcium 40mg 3%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 270mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.