Cucumber Spaghetti, Strawberry Purée and Crushed Olives

Updated May 23, 2024

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Ingredients

Yield:Serves 4
  • 2seedless cucumbers, trimmed and peeled
  • 1pound ripe strawberries, hulled
  • 1teaspoon sugar
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1tablespoon sherry vinegar
  • 8large basil leaves, finely chopped
  • 12pitted black olives, crushed and chopped
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Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

137 calories; 8 grams fat; 1 gram saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 6 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 16 grams carbohydrates; 3 grams dietary fiber; 9 grams sugars; 2 grams protein; 668 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Using a mandoline, finely slice the cucumbers lengthwise into spaghettilike strands.

  2. Step 2

    Combine the strawberries and sugar in a blender. Purée until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

  3. Step 3

    In a salad bowl, combine the cucumber strands, olive oil, vinegar and basil. Toss gently to mix. Pour equal portions of strawberry purée into each of 4 bowls. Arrange coiled ''spaghetti'' in the center of each bowl and garnish with chopped olives.

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I didn't puree the strawberries, just macerated them with the sugar prescribed, still very good, less dishes to clean.

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