Spaghetti Squash and California Avocado Salad

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Total Time: 25 min

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Cook Time: 25 min

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Like a delicious pasta salad without the pasta, this colorful vegetarian recipe combines spaghetti squash, Fresh California Avocados and more.

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Serves: 4

Ingredients
Instructions

Avocado Oil Vinaigrette (see make-ahead recipe below) 1 medium spaghetti squash 6 mushrooms, sliced 1/2 red bell pepper, stemmed and julienne-sliced 1/2 green bell pepper, stemmed and julienne-sliced 1 (2.25-oz.) can sliced black olives, drained 1 ripe, Fresh California Avocado, peeled, seeded and sliced Salt and pepper, to taste Avocado Oil Vinaigrette Ingredients 1/4 cup avocado oil or olive oil 1/4 cup low-sodium vegetable broth 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 2 cloves garlic, crushed* (can use frozen crushed garlic) 1 tsp. oregano 1 tsp. basil 1 tsp. rosemary 1 tsp. dry mustard 1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

Prepare Avocado Oil Vinaigrette up to 24 hours before serving; refrigerate.
Halve squash lengthwise; scoop out seeds. Place 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.
Mix together the squash, mushrooms, peppers, olives and avocado. Pour Avocado Oil Vinaigrette over; toss gently and serve with a slotted spoon.

Avocado Oil Vinaigrette Instructions

Shake all ingredients together in a lightly covered container. Refrigerate until chilled or up to 24 hours.

Serving Suggestions: Vary the recipe by adding other seasonal fresh vegetables. If you are pressed for time, substitute prepared Italian dressing to taste for the Avocado Oil vinaigrette.

Beverage Pairings: Nice with chilled sparkling water.

*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.