Chayote Salad

Name: Chayote Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Brazilian
Ingredients: 2 chayote squashes, peeled, diced; 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced; 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 2 tbsp fresh lime juice; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper, ground

A refreshing side salad featuring tender-crisp chayote squash tossed in a bright lime and herb vinaigrette.

25 minEasyServes 490 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 chayote squashes, peeled, diced
1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper, ground

Instructions

1

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
2

Add 2 peeled, diced chayote squashes and cook for 8 to 10 minutes until tender-crisp.
3

Drain the chayote squashes thoroughly and let cool to room temperature.
4

In a bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp ground black pepper.
5

Add cooled chayote squashes, 1/2 cup finely diced red onion, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro to the bowl and toss until combined.

Questions

How long does Chayote Salad keep?

Dressed, it is best the day it is made. Keep the components separate and refrigerated and they hold about two days; dress just before serving.

Can I halve or double Chayote Salad?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

Serve it with

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