Cuban Chayote Salad
Brighten up your table with Cuban Chayote Salad, a refreshing and vibrant dish that combines the unique, mild crunch of chayote squash with colorful red bell peppers, zesty lime juice, and aromatic cilantro. Lightly blanched chayote is paired with thinly sliced red onion and tossed in a tangy dressing of olive oil, white vinegar, and garlic, with a subtle kick of red pepper flakes. This quick and easy recipe comes together in just 25 minutes, making it perfect for weeknight dinners, potlucks, or a light, healthy side. With its vibrant flavors and irresistible texture, this chilled salad is a taste of tropical perfection that’s sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium-sized Chayote squash
- 1 small Red onion
- 1 medium-sized Red bell pepper
- 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro
- 3 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon White vinegar
- 1 clove Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. While the water heats up, peel the chayote squash, cut them in half, and remove the seed from the center. Slice the chayote into thin strips or bite-sized pieces.
Add the sliced chayote to the boiling water. Cook for 5-7 minutes, until the pieces are tender but still slightly crisp. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside to cool completely.
While the chayote cools, thinly slice the red onion and red bell pepper. Finely chop the fresh cilantro. Mince the garlic clove.
In a large salad bowl, combine the cooled chayote, red onion, red bell pepper, and cilantro.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, white vinegar, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated.
Let the salad sit for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy your Cuban Chayote Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
431 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.1 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1203 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.6 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.8 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.5 g | ||
| Protein | 6.3 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 126 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 3.0 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 1031 mg | 22% | |
*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.
