Chayote Salad

Name: Chayote Salad
Prep time: 75 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Internacional
Ingredients: 2 chayotes, peeled; 3 carrots, peeled; 1/4 cups corn kernels, (yellow); 1/2 cups cherry tomato, cut in halves; 1 cup mayonnaise, for the dressing (or 1/4 cup for a lighter version); 1/2 cups sour cream, for the dressing (or 1/4 cup for a lighter version); 1 teaspoon mustard, for the dressing; 1 tablespoon lime juice, for the dressing; 1 teaspoon garlic powder, for the dressing; 1 tablespoon chives, finely chopped; pinches salt, for the dressing; parsley, for decoration

Alejandra Cota

Looking for recipes with chayotes is a great way to include this vegetable in your diet, so this salad recipe will be very useful. Made with creamy vegetables and a mayonnaise dressing, it’s ideal for those days when you’re looking for a fresh side dish for your main course. We recommend not overcooking the chayotes for a perfect vegetable garnish.

Reviewed by Editorial Team of Kiwilimón

Published: 10-07-2019

Preparation

45 mins

30 mins

Low

In a small pot with water, cook the chayotes until they are soft. Drain and set aside. In a small pot with water, cook the carrots until they are soft. Drain and set aside. On a board and with the help of a grater, grate the chayotes. Set aside. On a cutting board, dice the carrots. Set aside. In a bowl, mix the mayonnaise, cream, mustard, garlic powder, and scallions; season with salt. In a bowl, mix the chayotes, carrots, corn kernels, cherry tomatoes, and add the dressing. Serve on a platter and decorate with parsley leaves.

Nutritional information

* Information per 100g serving, percentage of daily values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Energy

372.1

kcal

18.61%

Carbohydrate, by difference

8.8

2.93%

Protein

2.1

4.2%

Total lipid (fat)

36.8

56.62%

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Tips

Do not overcook the chayote so you can grate it without damaging it. When peeling the chayotes, use gloves, as due to the amount of starch, your hands may become dry.

Chayote Salad

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