Chayote Salad Recipes

CHAYOTE SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• Cook bacon* and cut into bite sized pieces.
• Mince onion and put it in a bowl of cool water to reduce the onion bite. Set aside for a few minutes. Drain before using and pat dry with paper towel.
• Combine dressing ingredients and set aside.
• Dice chayote into bite sized pieces, shred cheese.
• Combine all salad ingredients in a large bowl. Add dressing and stir well to combine.
• Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Enjoy! :)

CHAYOTE SALAD

Steps:

• Toss together in a bowl. Turn out onto a platter and sprinkle with more salt and pepper.;

CHAYOTE SALAD

Steps:

• Place chayotes in a saucepan and cover with water. Cook over medium-high heat until they are soft and a knife can be inserted easily. This process will take about 15 to 20 minutes depending on the size of the chayotes and how tender they are. Usually, larger chayotes take longer to cook.
• While the chayotes are cooking, mix the olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Before adding the oregano to the dressing, crush the oregano with the tips of your fingers. Add the oregano to the dressing along with the onion and mix. Taste and add more salt if needed, based on your personal taste.
• Once the chayotes are cooked, gently remove from the saucepan using cooking tongs and drain. Now, with the help of a vegetable peeler, remove the peel. Cut the chayote into cubes or slices.
• Place the chayotes on a serving plate and drizzle with the dressing. You can serve this salad either cold or warm. As I mentioned above, you can also add some Queso Fresco cubes to the salad. Enjoy!

CHAYOTE AND HEARTS OF PALM SALAD

Steps:

• Mince garlic and mash into a paste with 1/2 teaspoon salt using the side of a large heavy knife. Whisk together lime juice, oil, and garlic paste in a large bowl, then add the onion and toss to coat.
• Halve the chayotes lengthwise, then peel them with a vegetable peeler and scoop out the pits with a spoon. Cut the chayotes crosswise into 1/3-inch-thick slices, then halve the slices lengthwise to make 1/3-inch-thick sticks (sticks will not be uniform).
• Cook the chayotes in a 4 to 6-quart pot of boiling salted water, over medium heat, until crisp-tender, about 6 minutes. Drain well in a colander, then, while still hot, toss them into the bowl with the dressing. Cool to room temperature.
• Cut the hearts of palm diagonally into 1/4-inch-thick slices, then add them to the chayote mixture along with celery, parsley, cilantro, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Gently toss and serve.

CHAYOTE-JICAMA SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk the lime juice, vegetable oil, jalapeno and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Peel and slice the chayotes into thin wedges. Peel the jicama; thinly slice lengthwise, then thinly slice crosswise into strips. Thinly slice the carrots. Toss the vegetables with the dressing and season with salt. Cover and refrigerate up to 4 hours. Photograph by Anna Williams

CHAYOTE AND AVOCADO SALAD

Steps:

• Try chayote (chi-OH-tay), a mild Mexican squash that looks like a green pear: Whisk the juice of 2 limes, 2 tablespoons olive oil and a pinch each of sugar and salt in a bowl. Thinly slice 1 peeled chayote, 1 avocado and 4 radishes; gently toss with the dressing.

CUBAN CHAYOTE SALAD

Steps:

• Boil chayotes until tender, 10-15 minutes. Remove from heat and cut into 1" cubes.
• Mix the rest of ingredients and pour over cubed chayote.
• Place in refrigerator for about 1 hour.
• Serve over lettuce. Enjoy!

CHAYOTE SALAD

Steps:

• Combine chayote, chile pepper, cilantro, lemon juice, oil, and vinegar in large bowl.
• Toss to thoroughly coat.
• Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Garnish with cilantro springs.