Bright Spaghetti Squash & Cucumber Salad
Bright Spaghetti Squash & Cucumber Salad bursts with crisp cucumber, sweet cherry tomatoes, and briny kalamata olives, all tied together by a tangy lemon-garlic vinaigrette. Tender strands of roasted squash add a light, noodle-like texture that soaks up the citrusy dressing. Serve chilled as a sunny lunch, picnic side, or a refreshing companion to grilled meats.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Arrange the squash halves in a large baking dish with the cut sides facing down.
- 2
Bake in the preheated oven until a knife can easily cut through the skin side, about 30 minutes; take it out of the oven and let it cool.
- 3
In a large bowl, toss the cooled spaghetti squash, tomatoes, olives, cucumbers, red onion, and garlic together until evenly combined.
- 4
Stir the lemon juice and lemon zest together in a small bowl; slowly whisk in the olive oil. Season with garlic salt and pepper; drizzle over the spaghetti squash mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Calories 220.27 kcal Moderate
- Protein 1.8 g Low Source
- Carbs 29.39 g Moderate
- Total Fat 11.71 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 1.84 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source
- Sodium 470.5 mg High
- Fiber 6.49 g Good Source
- Sugar 6.27 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 53.38 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.98 mg Low Source
- Potassium 238.67 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 202.18 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 29.62 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Bright Spaghetti Squash & Cucumber Salad is a Greek side dish recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Cherry Tomato, Cucumber, and Garlic Salt. Each serving provides about 220.27 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Bright Spaghetti Squash & Cucumber Salad?
- It is a Greek salad recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for side dish or lunch or salad.
- What is Bright Spaghetti Squash & Cucumber Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Cherry Tomato, Cucumber, Garlic Salt, Kalamata Olives. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Bright Spaghetti Squash & Cucumber Salad?
- About 1 hr in total: 30 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 220.27 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Bright Spaghetti Squash & Cucumber Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 4 steps.
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