Receta Greek Style Spaghetti Squash Salad
Greek Style Spaghetti Squash Salad
Spaghetti Squash Salad
Scroll down to watch the step-by-step demonstration in the video.
Did you know that you can use spaghetti squash as the base for a salad?
Me either!
This salad is beautiful on its own as a light meal or you can certainly serve it alongside some grilled chicken or fish for a heartier meal that would also add some protein.
Have you ever used spaghetti squash in a salad before? If so, what’s your favorite combination?
Greek Style Spaghetti Squash Salad
If you want to make this salad vegan, simply omit the feta cheese and sub in some kalamata olives.
Yield: Serves 4
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
- 3 cups of COOKED spaghetti squash
- ½ cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- ¼ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- ¼ cup fresh basil, sliced
- 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp. lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- Salt and pepper
Directions:
In a large bowl combine spaghetti squash, cucumbers, tomatoes, feta cheese, and fresh basil.
In a small separate bowl or spouted cup, combine extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Whisk together and then drizzle the dressing over the veggies.
Gently toss everything together and serve. Enjoy!
To learn more about spaghetti squash check out this 101 video.
Nutritional Analysis
Nutrients per 1-cup; Calories: 147; Total Fat: 10.9g; Saturated Fat: 3.3g; Cholesterol: 15mg; Carbohydrate: 11.8g; Dietary Fiber: 2.4g; Sugars: 5.5g; Protein: 4.3g