Spaghetti Squash, Pomegranate & Goat Cheese Salad

By Skinnygirl85

I'm not a big fan of squash but this Spaghetti Squash, Pomegranate & Goat Cheese Salad recipe wooed me on board the squash fan club, it's that good!

Ingredients

• VINAIGRETTE:
• 1 medium spaghetti squash, cooked and cooled* (warm would also work)
• 2 cups turnip, cooked, cooled and diced
• Arils of one pomegranate
• 30 g toasted hazelnuts, chopped
• 15 g soft goat cheese, crumbled
• Zest and juice of 1 orange
• 3 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
• 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon Himalayan or fine sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
• 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
• 1 clove garlic, chopped

Details

Servings 2

Preparation

Step 1

Start by making the vinaigrette by placing all the required ingredients to your small blender or food processor. Process until smooth and creamy. Set aside.

Remove the flesh from the spaghetti squash by scraping it delicately with a fork. Add that to a large mixing bowl. Add the rest of the ingredients, including the vinaigrette and stir very delicately.

Divide between 2 shallow bowls and serve immediately, or keep in the fridge for up to 24 hours before serving. The salad will be even tastier after the flavors got to mingle.

Notes:

*To cook the spaghetti squash, preheat oven to 375F. Cut spaghetti squash in half and remove the seeds. Sprinkle both halves with a bit of salt and pepper and lay them face down in a shallow baking dish. Add about ¼ cup of water in the bottom of the pan, cover with foil and cook for approximately 30-40 minutes, until tender. Let cool slightly or completely before removing flesh with a fork. As for the turnip, I like to just steam it for a few minute until fork tender.