Curried Spaghetti Squash Salad with Shrimp
Servings
4Serving size
about 2 cupsThis recipe can be multiplied or divided by 2. This recipe makes great leftovers and is actually better the next day.
Ingredients
| 4 quart Water |
| 2 pound Spaghetti squash (about 1 medium) |
| 2 tsp. Olive oil (divided) |
| 1 large White or yellow onions (sliced) |
| 1 tsp. Curry powder |
| 1/2 tsp. Garam masala |
| 1/2 tsp., whole Ground cumin |
| 1/2 tsp., ground Ground cardamom |
| 1/2 tsp. Salt |
| 2 100 grams White wine vinegar |
| 16 Ounces Shrimp, raw (peeled, deveined, and sliced in half lengthwise) |
| 2 ounce Semisoft goat cheese |
| 2 medium Carrots, raw (peeled and cut into 1/8 inch rounds) |
| 1 cup Frozen peas |
| 1 to taste Black pepper |
Instructions
When the water begins to boil, reduce the heat to a simmer.
Cook for 35 minutes. Remove the squash from the pot and let cool about 20 minutes.
Place the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
Add the onion and cook for 4 minutes. Stir frequently.
Reduce the heat to medium and add the curry powder, garam masala, cumin and cardamom.
Cook for one minute. Stir frequently.
Add the shrimp and cook for about 5 minutes. Toss frequently until the shrimp are pink through.
Place the warm onions and shrimp in the bowl with the goat cheese and vinegar.
Add the frozen peas and carrots to the bowl.
Add the carrots to the bowl with the peas, shrimp, onions, and peas.
Fold together gently until well blended.
When the squash is cooled for 20 minutes, cut it in half lengthwise, then scoop out the seeds and discard them.
Scoop the strands of squash into the bowl with the other ingredients and discard the rind.
Fold the ingredients together gently until well blended.
Chill well before serving.
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Lactose
This recipe contains cheese and some of those who are lactose intolerant may be able to tolerate it.
Recipe Notes
Spaghetti squash is so great. There are almost no calories and you can use it where you would any pasta. It is fantastic in salads like this and makes the perfect vehicle for almost any flavor – just as your favorite pasta does.
Using goat cheese with your composed salad in this way is both super easy and adds a creaminess to the salad that is hard to get with ingredients like mayonnaise, yogurt, or sour cream. By putting the cheese in the bowl and letting the residual heat from your ingredients melt the cheese, you save the time and hassle of mixing up the dressing.