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.

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Questions

How do I know when Chayote Salad is done?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 2: cook until tender-crisp.

What can I use instead of cilantro in Chayote Salad?

The entry for Chayote Salad calls for 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped. In its place: Flat-leaf parsley with a squeeze of lime, for anyone who tastes soap. The dish loses its signature note but stays fresh.

Is Chayote Salad low-carb?

A serving of Chayote Salad carries 6 g of carbohydrate, 2 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 30 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 6 percent.

How many carbs are in Chayote Salad?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 6 g of carbohydrate in about 90 calories, with 1 g protein and 7 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 300 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I freeze Chayote Salad?

It is not a good candidate. Dressed, it is best the day it is made, so keep the dressing apart and toss Chayote Salad just before serving. Undressed and refrigerated, the components hold about two days. It does not freeze.

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