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not pasta salad

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Caroline ShupertRecipes
Rodney, MI

This is an adaptation of an old Weight Watcher's recipe. I learned to use spaghetti squash from them. This was long before the "points" thing with WW so I have no idea of points on this but with the addition of avocado I am sure it is high. NOTE: Once avocado is sliced you should pour dresing over it as soon as possible or it will turn black.

(1 rating)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 25 Min

Ingredients For not pasta salad

  • VEGETABLE SALAD:
  • 1 md
    spaghetti squash
  • 6 lg
    fresh mushrooms, sliced (use your favorite variety)
  • 1/2 md
    red bell pepper, sliced in thin strips
  • 1/2 md
    green bell pepper, sliced in thin strips
  • 1 can
    (2.25 ounces) sliced black olives, drained
  • 2 md
    ripe avocado, peeled and sliced
  • 1/4 tsp
    sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    freshly ground black pepper
  • OIL VINAIGRETTE DRESING:
  • 1/4 c
    olive oil
  • 1/4 c
    vegetable broth (low-sodium ok)
  • 2 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp
    oregano, dried
  • 1 tsp
    basil, dried
  • 1 tsp
    rosemary, dried
  • 1/2 tsp
    dry mustard
  • 1/2 tsp
    worcestershire sauce

How To Make not pasta salad

  • 1
    Oil Vinaigrette Dressing Instructions: Shake all ingredients together in a lightly covered container. Refrigerate until chilled or up to 24 hours before preparing salad.
  • 2
    Vegetable Salad Instructions: Halve squash lengthwise and scoop out seeds. Place both halves cut-side down in a large saucepan; add water to a depth of 2 inches. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer squash 20 minutes. Drain and cool squash. With a fork, pull off spaghetti-like stands of the squash and place in a large salad bowl.
  • 3
    Mix together the squash, mushrooms, peppers, olives and avocado. Pour Oil Vinaigrette Dressing over vegetables and toss gently. Serve immediately or chill until serving time. NOTE: Once avocado is sliced you should pour dresing over it as soon as possible or it will turn black.

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