Spaghetti Squash Summer Salad Recipes

SPAGHETTI SQUASH SALAD - LOW CARB, GLUTEN-FREE, AIP

Steps:

• Slice squash in half, lengthwise, and remove the fibrous strings and seeds. Brush with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place facedown on a foil-lined baking sheet. Bake at 400° F for 30-40 minutes or until the squash pulls apart in "spaghetti" strings. Cool. Alternatively, cook the spaghetti squash in a Pressure Cooker for a much faster (and cooler) alternative (see notes above).
• Using a fork, remove the squash's flesh and place in a medium bowl.
• Add in all other Salad Ingredients.
• Place dressing ingredients in a jar and shake to mix well.
• Pour over salad, then toss and serve.

SPAGHETTI SQUASH SALAD

Steps:

• Cut squash in half lengthwise; scoop out seeds. Place squash, cut side down, in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Fill pan with hot water to a depth of 1/2 in. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-40 minutes or until tender. When cool enough to handle, scoop out the squash, separating strands with a fork. Combine remaining ingredients in a bowl; add the squash and stir well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Serve with a slotted spoon as a salad or as a relish with burgers and hot dogs. Store in the refrigerator.

REFRESHING SUMMER SQUASH SALAD

Steps:

• Toss yellow squash and zucchini with salt in a large bowl.
• Whisk mint, olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, and black pepper in a small bowl; pour over squash mixture. Toss to coat.
• Heat a small nonstick skillet over medium heat; cook and stir prosciutto in the hot skillet until crisp, about 2 minutes.
• Divide squash salad over 4 plates. Evenly sprinkle prosciutto and feta cheese over salads.

SUMMER SQUASH SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, toss the zucchini, squash and radishes. In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients. Pour over vegetables. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. If desired, top with additional snipped fresh parsley.

SHAVED SUMMER SQUASH SALAD

Steps:

• Roast almonds and coarsely crush. Meanwhile, trim the ends off summer squash. Using a vegetable peeler, thinly slice the squash lengthwise into strips and transfer to a large bowl.
• In a small bowl, whisk together extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic clove, and kosher salt to taste. Pour dressing over squash. Let stand for a few minutes, then add a few handfuls of baby arugula. Shave a little Pecorino over the squash and toss. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Garnish with the crushed almonds.

SPAGHETTI SQUASH SALAD

Steps:

• Mix all veggies with the squash.
• Add dressing and toss to coat well. Adjust seasoning.

SUMMER SQUASH PASTA SALAD WITH CHIMICHURRI VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• For the chimichurri vinaigrette: With the motor running, drop the garlic cloves through the food chute of a food processor and pulse until minced. Remove the lid and add the parsley, olive oil, oregano, vinegar, lemon juice and crushed red pepper. Process until smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste. Set the vinaigrette aside.
• For the pasta salad: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, 10 to 11 minutes, adding the zucchini and summer squash during the last 1 minute of cooking. Drain, then run under cold water to cool the pasta and squash. Drain again, then transfer the pasta and squash to a serving bowl.
• Add the tomatoes and vinaigrette. Add the feta and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper and garnish with additional parsley.

BOUNTIFUL SUMMER SQUASH SALAD

Steps:

• Combine summer squash, zucchini, red onion, and baby carrots in a large bowl. Sprinkle with black pepper, cracked peppercorns, salt, and red pepper flakes. Drizzle olive oil over the top. Add dill. Pour red wine vinegar over everything and mix well.
• Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

GREEK STYLE SPAGHETTI SQUASH SALAD

Steps:

• (To cook the spaghetti squash, if you haven't yet: preheat oven to 350 degrees F; slice the squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds; poke holes all over the squash with the tip of a knife; spray a cooking sheet with pan spray and bake the squash halves face down for 30 to 40 minutes or until easily pierced by a fork; let cool until they can be handled, then gently scoop out the insides with a fork - they will form into spaghetti-like strands).
• In a bowl, combine the vinegars, olive oil, oregano, basil, salt, black pepper, and garlic and whisk well.
• In another bowl, combine the squash, tomato, cucumber, feta, bell pepper, onion, onions, olives, and garbanzo beans, then add the whisked vinegar mixture and toss well.
• Cover and chill for at least 1 hour before serving.

WARM SUMMER SQUASH SALAD

Steps:

• Coat a large skillet with oil. Add a third of the garlic, and heat over medium-high heat until sizzling, 1 to 2 minutes. Add a third of the zucchini and yellow squashes, and cook until just wilted and browned around edges, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Repeat twice with remaining garlic, zucchini, and yellow squashes. Stir in vinegar to last batch, and let evaporate slightly. Return all batches of zucchini and yellow squashes to skillet, and stir in oregano. Serve warm or at room temperature. Garnish with oregano sprigs.