Festive Chayote Salad Recipe 445 Recipes

FESTIVE CHAYOTE SALAD RECIPE - (4.4/5)

Steps:

• Place the chayotes in a large saucepan with water to cover generously. Add the salt, bring to boil over high heat, reduce the heat to medium, and cook until tender but still firm, about 30 minutes. Drain the chayotes and corn. When cool enough to handle, peel the chayotes and cut into 1/2 inch dice. Cook the corn quickly and drain. Place the chayotes, corn, and tomatoes in a bowl and set aside. Place the onion slices in a heatproof bowl and add boiling water to cover. Let soak long enough for the slices to lose some of their crispness but not become limp, 2-3 minutes. Drain the onions well, cover, and refrigerate until cold. To make the dressing, whisk together the canola and olive oils. Whisk in the vinegar and lime juice and then add the oregano, sugar, red pepper flakes, Tabasco, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust seasonings. Pour 1/2 cup of the dressing over the vegetables. Scatter the onion rings on top and serve.

CHAYOTE SALAD

Steps:

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

CHAYOTE SQUASH SALAD WITH PARSLEY

Steps:

• Quarter squash, and discard inner membranes. Cut each squash quarter lengthwise into four pieces, and transfer to a steamer basket.
• Bring 2 cups water to a boil in a large saucepan. Place basket in saucepan; reduce heat to low so that water simmers. Cover; steam squash until tender and translucent, about 30 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl to cool. Toss with oil and parsley; season with salt and pepper. Chill until cold, 1 to 2 hours. Serve salad garnished with parsley leaves, if desired.

CONTEST-WINNING FESTIVE TOSSED SALAD

Steps:

• For dressing, place first five ingredients in a blender; cover and process until blended. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Add poppy seeds; pulse just until combined. , To serve, place remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Toss with dressing.

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.