Chayote Salad

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Bright, crisp, and bursting with fresh flavors, this Chayote Salad is a vibrant addition to any meal. Featuring julienned chayote as the star ingredient, this refreshing dish is paired with thinly sliced red onion, juicy cherry tomatoes, and fragrant cilantro for a medley of textures and colors. A zesty dressing made from freshly squeezed lime juice, olive oil, and apple cider vinegar ties it all together, delivering a perfect balance of tanginess and a hint of sweetness. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this easy, healthy salad is low in calories and high in flavor—ideal as a light appetizer or a crisp, cooling side dish on warm days. Serve chilled or at room temperature to let the vibrant flavors shine!

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 20 min
• Cook Time: N/A
• Total Time: 20 min
• Servings: 4 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

10 items

• 2 medium chayote (peeled, cored, and julienned)
• 1 small red onion (thinly sliced)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 0.25 cup cilantro leaves (chopped)
• 2 tablespoons lime juice (freshly squeezed)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 0.75 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
• 0.5 teaspoon sugar or honey (optional, for slight sweetness)

📝 Instructions

6 steps

1. Peel the chayote, remove the core, and julienne the flesh into thin strips. Place the strips in a large mixing bowl.

2. Add the thinly sliced red onion, halved cherry tomatoes, and chopped cilantro leaves to the bowl with the chayote.

3. In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, salt, black pepper, and optional sugar or honey until emulsified.

4. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss well to combine.

5. Allow the salad to rest for 10-15 minutes to let the flavors meld together before serving.

6. Serve chilled or at room temperature as a side dish or light appetizer.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (772.4g)

Calories		422
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		29.5 g	38%
	Saturated Fat	4.4 g	22%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	2.7 g
Cholesterol		0 mg	0%
Sodium		1803 mg	78%
Total Carbohydrate		39.2 g	14%
	Dietary Fiber	12.3 g	44%
	Total Sugars	17.4 g
Protein		6.9 g	14%
Vitamin D		0.0 mcg	0%
Calcium		194 mg	15%
Iron		4.3 mg	24%
Potassium		1356 mg	29%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 265 cal (59.0%%)

Protein: 27 cal (6.1%%)

Carbs: 156 cal (34.9%%)