Ensalata de Chayote (Chayote salad) Recipe

Name: Ensalata de Chayote (Chayote salad)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 chayotes, about 3/4 to 1 pound each; Salt to taste, if desired; 2 teaspoons imported mustard; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 6 tablespoons peanut, vegetable or corn oil; Freshly ground pepper to taste; 2 teaspoons finely minced garlic; 1/4 teaspoon dried hot-pepper flakes; 1 cup thin-sliced red onion; 3 cups thin-sliced, halved red ripe tomatoes if available; 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley; 2 flat fillets of anchovies, cut in small pieces

Servings: persons

3 chayotes, about 3/4 to 1 pound each
Salt to taste, if desired
2 teaspoons imported mustard
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
6 tablespoons peanut, vegetable or corn oil
Freshly ground pepper to taste
2 teaspoons finely minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon dried hot-pepper flakes
1 cup thin-sliced red onion
3 cups thin-sliced, halved red ripe tomatoes if available
1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
2 flat fillets of anchovies, cut in small pieces

1
Using swivel-bladed paring knife, peel chayotes.
2
Split in half and put in kettle with water to cover and salt to taste.
3
Bring to boil and let simmer about 15 minutes or until just tender when pierced with fork.
4
Drain and run briefly under cold water.
5
Drain again.
6
The seeds are edible.
7
Cut each half crosswise.
8
Cut the halves lengthwise into quarter-inch-thick slices.
9
There should be five cups or slightly less.
10
Put mustard, vinegar and oil in salad bowl.
11
Blend well.
12
Add salt and pepper to taste.
13
Add chayotes and remaining ingredients.
14
Blend well and serve cold.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 chayotes, about 3/4 to 1 pound each, Salt to taste, if desired, 2 teaspoons imported mustard, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, and more.

Yes, Ensalata de Chayote (Chayote salad) falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Ensalata de Chayote (Chayote salad)

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