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Spaghetti Squash Salad

Servings

8

Serving size

about 1 cup
COOKING TIME
90 Minutes

This recipe can be divisible by 2.

This recipe keeps well for up to three days.

Ingredients

64 fluid ounces Water
3 pound Spaghetti squash
3 Tbsp. Olive oil
4 tsp. Balsamic vinegar
1 Tbsp. Maple syrup
1 medium (approx 2-3/4 inch long, 2-1/2 dia.) Red bell peppers (diced)
8 Tbsp. chopped Shallots, raw (minced)
1/2 tsp. Salt

Instructions

Place the water in a large stock pot over high heat.

When the water is boiling add the spaghetti squash and reduce the heat to a slow boil. Cook for 25 minutes and remove from the water. Let the squash rest on the counter to cool.

Cut the cooled squash open lengthwise and remove the seeds. Scoop out the flesh of the squash, gently dividing the strands.

Toss the squash with the olive oil, vinegar, maple syrup, red pepper, shallot, salt and pepper. Chill well.

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GERD / Acid Reflux

This recipe contains GERD triggers and those with GERD may wish to avoid it.

Lactose

This recipe is safe for those who are lactose intolerant.

Coumadin® (Warfarin)

This recipe is safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.

Gluten Sensitivity

This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten.

Sodium

This is a low sodium recipe.

Recipe Notes

This is a perfect lunch salad. Pair this with a hearty whole grain or gluten-free roll lightly toasted and smeared with just a bit of cheese and you can taste the summer any time of year.

"Prince Charles is very relaxed at the table, throwing his salad around willy-nilly. I didn't find him stiff at all."

Madonna, Singer