Spaghetti Squash Salad

Serves: 4

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Method

With a knife pierce the skin of squash in serveral places to allow steam to escape while cooking
Place whole squash in microwave oven and cook on high for 15 minutes turning once or twice
Remove from oven or steamer and let stand 10 minutes
( a steamer will do nicely on top of the stove too)
Or cut in half lengthwise remove seeds and place cut side down in pot with 2" of water
Cover and boil 20 minutes
In a small bowl place parsley olive oil margarine and garlic
Cook on high for 1 minute ( or heat in pan on medium heat on your stove.) Set aside
Saute mushrooms in 3 tablespoons butter or margarine
Cut squash in half leghthwise and remove seeds and membrame
With fork gently pull spaghetti-like flesh away from side of outer skin
Combine squash with mushrooms
Pour butter mixture over vegetables and sprinkle with cheese salt and pepper
Stir and serve