4.8 from 12 votes
Spaghetti Squash Salad - low carb, gluten-free, AIP
A tangy dressing coats this Spaghetti Squash Salad for a kid-friendly side dish that's allergy-friendly, low-carb, paleo, and has AIP options.
Servings: 6
Calories: 178 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Salad
Cuisine:
Vegan , Keto , AIP
Ingredients
Salad
- 1 medium spaghetti squash (approximately 4 cups of flesh)
- 1 small red onion (diced)
- 1 red pepper (diced)
- 1 yellow pepper (diced)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil (or 1 tablespoon dried)
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (reconstituted and chopped)
Dressing
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2-3 cloves garlic (crushed)
- 1 1/3 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder (optional and omit for AIP)
Instructions
- 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.
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Notes
- Sun-dried Tomato Tips: If you would like to make your own sun-dried tomatoes, see Homemade Sun-Dried Tomatoes. Otherwise, purchase an organic variety without additives.
- Dried Pepper Option: You may use 1/2 cup dried mixed peppers instead of the peppers. You might wish to reconstitute them a bit first.
Nutrition Information
Calories
178kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Sodium
247mg
(10%)
Potassium
606mg
(17%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
987IU
(20%)
Vitamin C
71mg
(79%)
Calcium
64mg
(6%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Net Carbohydrates
16g
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 178
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 178kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 247mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 606mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 987IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 71mg | 79% |
| Calcium | 64mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
| Net Carbohydrates | 16g |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.