Chayote Corn Tomato Salad
Brighten up your table with this vibrant Chayote Corn Tomato Salad, a refreshing medley of crisp chayote squash, sweet blanched corn kernels, and juicy cherry tomatoes. Enhanced with the bold flavors of red onion, fresh cilantro, and a zesty lemon-cumin dressing, this summer-inspired dish is as nutritious as it is delicious. Ready in just 25 minutes, this healthy salad is perfect as a chilled side dish or a light, veggie-packed lunch. With its naturally gluten-free and vegan ingredients, it’s a crowd-pleaser for any occasion. Whether you're hosting a barbecue or meal-prepping for the week, this quick and easy salad will become a go-to favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 whole Chayote squash
- 1.5 cups Fresh corn kernels
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 cup Red onion
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground cumin
Instructions
Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add fresh corn kernels and blanch for about 2-3 minutes. Drain, rinse under cold water to halt cooking, and set aside.
While corn is cooling, prepare the chayote. Peel the chayote squash and slice it in half. Remove the seed from the center. Dice the chayote into small, bite-sized pieces.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the diced chayote, blanched corn kernels, and halved cherry tomatoes.
Finely dice the red onion and roughly chop the cilantro. Add both to the bowl with the other vegetables.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and ground cumin to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss well to combine. Ensure that all the ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed by adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to your preference.
Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled as a side dish or a light lunch. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
782 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.6 g | 60% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.2 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1249 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 91.2 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.4 g | 66% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.7 g | ||
| Protein | 15.4 g | 31% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 124 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 4.5 mg | 25% | |
| Potassium | 1849 mg | 39% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
