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Spaghetti Squash Salad

Spaghetti squash is not only a nutritional powerhouse, but it’s fun to cook and eat as well! A play on cold noodle salads, the strands of mildly sweet squash take the place of pasta. Nutty cashews, tender sprouts and a dressing featuring ginger and rice vinegar lend an Asian flair.

SERVES
4
 TO
6

Ingredients

Spaghetti Squash

  • 1.5 lb (2.3kg) spaghetti squash, halved and seeded
  • Vegetable oil, for drizzling
  • Salt and black pepper, to season

Dressing

  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2-inch (5cm) knob ginger, grated
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) lime juice
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil

Assemble

  • 2 cups (470ml) bean sprouts
  • 2 green Thai chillies, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) mint, roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) cilantro, roughly chopped
  • 3/4 cup (180ml) cashews, lightly toasted and roughly chopped
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges

Directions

Spaghetti Squash

  1. Preheat the oven to 375° F (190° C). 
  2. Drizzle the squash with vegetable oil, season with salt and pepper and roast cut side down for 35 minutes.
  3. Cool to room temperature and use a fork to scrape the strands from the skin of the squash. Transfer strands to a bowl. Refrigerate.

Dressing

  1. In a mason jar, add garlic, ginger, ume vinegar, brown sugar, lime juice and oil. Screw-on lid and shake to combine.

Assemble

  1. To a large serving bowl, add the squash and bean sprouts. Dress and toss.
  2. Add the green Thai chillies, mint, cilantro, and cashews. Toss gently once more to combine.
  3. Garnish with lime wedges and serve. Enjoy! 


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