How to Make Refreshing Spaghetti Squash and Cucumber Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a refreshing and healthy salad recipe to add to your summer menu? Look no further than this delightful Refreshing Spaghetti Squash and Cucumber Salad. This salad is not only easy to prepare, but it's also packed with fresh flavors and vibrant colors that will make it a standout dish at any gathering.

Spaghetti squash is a versatile and nutritious vegetable that is low in calories and high in fiber. When paired with crisp and juicy cucumbers, it creates a light and refreshi...

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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

Information

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

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place squash halves into a large baking dish with cut-sides facing down.
  • 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.
  • Toss cooled spaghetti squash, tomatoes, olives, cucumbers, red onion, and garlic together in a large bowl until evenly mixed.
  • 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.
  • Nutrition

    162 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Sodium: 1042mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 12g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 15mg
    • Calcium: 40mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 270mg