Spaghetti Squash "Pasta" Salad

  • Found on http://www.allrecipes.com but made a few adjustments to make it SB friendly. I have not made it yet, but it got rave reviews by most of the people who wrote in. Some might not find it hearty enough for a main dish, but I think if you added some diced chicken or some type of SB friendly sausage and it could easily be hearty enough for more hefty eaters.

    Prep Time: 15 Minutes
    Cook Time: 30 Minutes Ready In: 45 Minutes
    Servings: 6

    Ingredients:
    1 spaghetti squash, halved and seeded
    2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
    1 onion, chopped
    1 clove garlic, minced
    1 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes
    3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
    3 tablespoons sliced black olives
    2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

    Directions:
    1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
    2. Place spaghetti squash cut sides down on the prepared baking sheet, and bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a sharp knife can be inserted with only a little resistance. Remove squash from oven, and set aside to cool enough to be easily handled.
    3. Meanwhile, heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic, and saute for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, and cook only until tomatoes are warm.
    4. Use a large spoon to scoop the stringy pulp from the squash, and place in a medium bowl. Toss with the sauteed vegetables, feta cheese, olives, and basil. Serve warm.
  • Remember to remove the seeds from the squash before you cook it!
  • YUM! Natasha, the next time I get a spaghetti squash, I'm trying this. Sounds great!
  • Quote: Remember to remove the seeds from the squash before you cook it!
    Different people said they remove the seeds at different times. I did mine before last time, but the microwave way of cooking sounds MUCH easier.