Shana Tovah! In the midst of all the Rosh Hashanah greetings this weekend, I decided to whip up something that touches on the Jewish New Year tradition of consuming sweet foods, like apples, honey and dates. Here is a nutrient rich, yet sweet and delicious salad that you can definitely celebrate if you are celebrating the Jewish New Year, or even throughout your year-end holidays. This is a delicious stand-alone salad, or an accompaniment for your Thanksgiving turkey or other holiday feast. And, the Omega-3 punch you get from the walnuts and walnut oil helps you keep your body in balance during the indulgent holidays. Enjoy!
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Spaghetti Squash, Beet & Apple Salad
3 cups cooked and cooled spaghetti squash strands 2 medium beets, grated 2 apples, grated 1 clove garlic 2 tbsp. minced dates, or more if you like it extra sweet 1 tsp. honey 1 tbsp. lemon juice 1 tbsp. walnut oil 1 tbsp. fresh tarragon or parsley Sea salt to taste, about ½ tsp. Chopped walnuts or other nuts for garnish
Place the squash, beets, apples, and garlic in a mixing bowl and blend well. In a separate bowl, mix the dates, oil, lemon juice, and honey, until blended. Mix the dressing into the salad mixture, add a little salt for taste, and then mix in the herbs at the end. Top with chopped nuts and enjoy immediately.
Spaghetti Squash, Beet & Apple Salad
Ingredients
- 3 cups spaghetti squash strands cooked and cooled
- 2 medium beets grated
- 2 apples grated
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 tbsp. minced dates or more if you like it extra sweet
- 1 tsp. honey
- 1 tbsp. lemon juice
- 1 tbsp. walnut oil
- 1 tbsp. fresh tarragon or substitue parsley
- Sea salt to taste about ½ tsp.
- Chopped walnuts or other nuts for garnish
Instructions
- Place the squash, beets, apples, and garlic in a mixing bowl and blend well.
- In a separate bowl, mix the dates, oil, lemon juice, and honey, until blended.
- Mix the dressing into the salad mixture, add a little salt for taste, and then mix in the herbs at the end.
- Top with chopped nuts and enjoy immediately.