EASY HEALTHY ASIAN SPAGHETTI SQUASH SALAD – 0 SMARTPOINTS

PREP TIME
10 mins
COOK TIME
1 hour
TOTAL TIME
1 hour 10 mins

This easy healthy Asian Spaghetti Squash salad turned out slightly sweet and spicy with a nice bit of crunch with 0 SmartPoints. To keep things simple I used bottled dressing but you could always make your own if you prefer. Serve it with the protein of your choice. Chicken, pork, fish and shrimp would all be great, either on the side, or tossed in for a one-bowl meal.


Author: Martha | Simple Nourished Living
Recipe type: Salad, Vegetable
Serves: 8

INGREDIENTS
1 spaghetti squash (2-1/2 pounds)
¼ cup low fat Sesame Ginger Dressing (I used Newman's Own)
½ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
1 red bell pepper, diced
½ English (seedless) cucumber, diced
1 large scallion, thinly sliced
INSTRUCTIONS
Cook the spaghetti squash. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Prick the squash all over with the tines of a fork. Place on a baking sheet, and put the squash on its side in the preheated oven. Bake for about 1 hour, or until soft to the touch. Turn once mid-baking. Remove from the oven. Let cool for about 10 minutes before slicing. Slice it horizontally, and scoop out the seeds and pulp. With a fork, scrape the squash into a large bowl and let cool completely.
Add the salad dressing, salt, pepper flakes, bell pepper and scallion. Toss gently to combine and coat the mixture with the dressing. Taste and add more salt and/or red pepper flakes if desired.
Serve at room temperature or transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate until chilled, at least 2 hours.
COOK'S NOTES
Nutritional Estimates Per Serving (generous ½ cup): 58 calories, 1g fat, 0g sat fat, 12g carbs, 1g sugar, 0g fiber, 1g protein, 2 PointsPlus and 0 SmartPoints.
source:https://simple-nourished-living.com