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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Bright Spaghetti Squash & Cucumber Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 2 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 36
- Heart Health
- 84
- Metabolic
- 43
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 20
- Performance
- 48
- General Wellness
- 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 11%
- Protein 1.8 g Low Source 4%
- Carbohydrate 29.39 g 11%
- Total Fat 11.71 g Moderate 15%
- Saturated Fat 1.84 g Moderate 9%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 461.15 mg High 20%
- Dietary Fiber 6.49 g Good Source 23%
- Total Sugars 6.27 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 53.38 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 0.98 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 238.67 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 76.54 mcg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin C 21.55 mg Good Source 24%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- 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.
- Is Bright Spaghetti Squash & Cucumber Salad healthy?
- Bright Spaghetti Squash & Cucumber Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 220.27 calories and 1.8 g of protein, or 4% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 461.15 mg (20% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.84 g (9% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, 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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