Spaghetti Squash and Bok Choy Low-Carb Salad
Spaghetti squash strands mingle with crisp bok choy in a light, tangy dressing of soy, sesame, and a hint of vinegar for balance. The gentle sweetness of the squash contrasts with savory aromatics like onion and garlic, creating a fresh, satisfying bite. Serve Spaghetti Squash and Bok Choy Low-Carb Salad as a bright side at dinner or a refreshing lunch.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook1 hr 4 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Spaghetti Squash and Bok Choy Low-Carb Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 15 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 57
- Heart Health
- 81
- Metabolic
- 45
- Digestive
- 30
- Inflammatory
- 28
- Performance
- 51
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Pierce the spaghetti squash about 10 times with a fork and set it on a baking sheet.
- 2
Bake in the preheated oven until a knife goes in easily, 45 to 60 minutes. Take it out of the oven and let it cool until easy to handle.
- 3
Slice the spaghetti squash in half and remove the seeds. Shred the flesh from the peel with a fork and transfer to a large bowl; let it cool.
- 4
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the onion until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the bok choy stems and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the green leaves and sprinkle with salt. Cover and cook over low heat until the vegetables are soft, about 10 minutes. Add the bok choy and its cooking liquid to the spaghetti squash and mix together.
- 5
Whisk the soy sauce, sesame oil, red wine vinegar, and sugar in a small bowl. Pour over the salad and mix well.
- Calories 189.94 kcal Moderate 10%
- Protein 3.35 g Low Source 7%
- Carbohydrate 31.46 g 11%
- Total Fat 7.84 g Moderate 10%
- Saturated Fat 1.24 g Moderate 6%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 271.51 mg Moderate 12%
- Dietary Fiber 6.42 g Good Source 23%
- Total Sugars 10.41 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 97.44 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 1.42 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 452.09 mg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin A 43.7 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 24.76 mg Good Source 28%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Sesame
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Spaghetti Squash and Bok Choy Low Carb Salad is a Chinese side dish recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 14 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bok Choy, Minced Garlic, Onion, and Red Wine Vinegar. Each serving provides about 189.94 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Spaghetti Squash and Bok Choy Low-Carb Salad?
- It is a Chinese salad recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Spaghetti Squash and Bok Choy Low-Carb Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Bok Choy, Minced Garlic, Onion, Red Wine Vinegar, Salt. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Spaghetti Squash and Bok Choy Low-Carb Salad?
- About 1 hr 14 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 1 hr 4 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 189.94 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Spaghetti Squash and Bok Choy Low-Carb Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Spaghetti Squash and Bok Choy Low-Carb Salad healthy?
- Spaghetti Squash and Bok Choy Low-Carb Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 189.94 calories and 3.35 g of protein, or 7% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 271.51 mg (12% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.24 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy, Sesame, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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