Chayote Squash Salad With Parsley Food

CHAYOTE SALAD

Chayote Salad image

Chayote Salad Recipe | Chayotes are also added to many stews (like the well-liked Caldo de Res and Caldo de Pollo), cooked on their own in a tomato sauce, and also battered fried and served on top of a rich tomato sauce.

Provided by Mely Martínez

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 chayotes (large)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon mild vinegar
1 tablespoon water
1 tsp oregano Mexicano
1/2 tsp. salt
¼ tsp freshly ground pepper
¼ white or red onion (cut into thin slices or chopped)
½ cup Mexican Queso Fresco (cut into cubes)

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!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 0.75 cup, Calories 127 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 16 mg, Sodium 450 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g

CHAYOTE SQUASH SALAD (SALADA DE CHUCHU)

Chayote Squash Salad (Salada de Chuchu) image

Simple Easy to make salad with a South American vegetable that is becoming increasingly more available in US markets.

Provided by Steve P.

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 quart water
6 chayotes, peeled,cores removed
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1 large onion, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
6 tablespoons Italian parsley, chopped
1/4 cup olive oil
5 tablespoons white vinegar

Steps:

Bring the water to a boil in a deep pot.
Put the chayote squash into the boiling water and boil for 10 minutes; do not overcook.
Drain in a colander.
Slice the squash and place in a salad bowl with garlic, onion, salt, pepper, parsley, oil and vinegar.
Mix well and refrigerate before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196.8, Fat 14, SaturatedFat 2, Sodium 307.5, Carbohydrate 17.1, Fiber 6, Sugar 7.4, Protein 3.2

CHAYOTE SALAD RECIPE

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FAST, EASY and DELICIOUS! Mix up this salad with the next big SUPERFOOD, chayote squash. It's tasty and healthy You can make it ahead of time in just 20 minutes!

Provided by Myra

Categories Side Dish

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 chayote squash
6 slices bacon ((about 1/2 of a 375g package))
1/2 cup red onion ((minced))
1 cup cheddar cheese ((grated))
1/2 cup mayo
2 tbsp sugar
2 tbsp vinegar
1/4 tsp salt

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! :)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 287 mg, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving