Chayote Salad Recipes

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.

Steps:

• In a mortar and pestle, blender, or food processor, combine the peppers and the salt and process until the mixture is a thick paste. Gradually add the onion and garlic, and process, scraping down the sides of the container as necessary, until they are incorporated into the paste. Add the lemon juice and process again. Transfer the sauce to a glass bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and allow to stand for 30 minutes so that the flavors can marry.
• In a large heavy skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chayote and saute, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes, or until forktender. Add the salt and pepper, remove from the heat, and cool to room temperature. Chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours. Arrange the slices on a platter and drizzle with the sauce.

Steps:

• Char chili and bell peppers over gas flame or in broiler until blackened on all sides. Enclose in plastic bag 10 minutes. Peel, seed and cut chili and peppers into matchstick-size strips.
• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chayote and sauté; just until crisp-tender, about 1 minute. Cool completely. Combine Sherry wine vinegar and 2 teaspoons Latin Spice Mix in medium bowl. Gradually whisk in 1/2 cup olive oil. Mix in fresh cilantro. Season vinaigrette to taste with salt and pepper.
• Combine chayote, chili and peppers in bowl. Toss with enough vinaigrette to coat. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; refrigerate.)
• *A fresh green chili, often called a pasilla, available at Latin American markets and some supermarkets.
• **A squash-like, pear-shaped fruit similar in flavor to cucumber and often prepared like squash; available at Latin American markets and some supermarkets.

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.

Steps:

• Mix dressing and cilantro.
• Toss chayotes, tomatoes and carrots in large bowl. Add dressing mixture; mix lightly. Cover.
• Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.

Steps:

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

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!