Chayote Salad - Ensalada de Chayote
A refreshing salad that goes so well with other Mexican recipes, it has to be on the menu.
A refreshing salad that goes so well with other Mexican recipes, it has to be on the menu.
Servings 4 people
Ingredients
- 3 large chayotes peeled and seeded, cut into inch long pieces
- 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard 2 ml
- 2 tbsp lime juice 30 ml, or lemon
- 6 tbsp olive oil 90 ml
- 2 large tomatoes cut into eighths
- 1 large onion finely chopped
- 15 ripe olives
- 12 leaves Lettuce
- salt to taste
- ground pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil the chayote in enough salted water to cover for 20 minutes, until tender.
- Drain and chill. In a large bowl combine the mustard, lime juice, oil, salt, and pepper and whisk until emulsified.
- Add the chilled chayote, tomatoes, onion, and olives and toss to thoroughly coat the vegetables.
- Serve on a bed of lettuce.
Nutrition
Calories: 197kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Sodium: 16mg | Potassium: 63mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g