Chayote, Corn & Tomato Salad
"Colorful, interesting side dish on a buffet table or as an addition to any meal. Chayotes are widely used as a vegetab le in Mexico"
photo by joy of jess
- Ready In:
- 40mins
- Ingredients:
- 9
- Serves:
-
6
ingredients
- 2 medium chayotes, cut in quarters,pit removed,and steamed 20 minutes or until not quite temder (3/4 lb)
- 1 (540 ml) can whole kernel corn
- 6 medium roma tomatoes, peeled,seeded and cut in 1/2 inch cubes (apprx 1 lb)
- 3 tablespoons chopped green onions
- 1⁄3 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
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DRESSING
- 1⁄3 cup lime juice
- salt
- 1⁄4 teaspoon hot pepper flakes (or to taste)
- 1⁄2 cup lite olive oil
directions
- After steaming the chayote, cool, peel and cut into 1/2" cubes.
- Combine the chayote, corn, tomatoes& green onions.
- In your blender or food processor blend together the lime juice, salt& red pepper flakes.
- Slowly pour in the olive oil with the blender on.
- Toss the dressing with the salad, sprinkle with the parsley flakes Chill and serve.
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Reviews
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This was a perfect lite summer salad. The only change I made was that I ended up sautéing the chayote in a bit of butter for a quicker fix. Oh, and I also added some fresh snap peas from the garden. I'd never cooked or even tried chayote before and really enjoyed its fresh crisp taste & texture. Thanks so much for the wonderful recipe Bergy. -
This was delicious and refreshing. I did make the following changes: left out the parsley because I had none, added some dried cilantro, a little black pepper and 1/4 tsp. of cumin. I'd like to try it with fresh cilantro (didn't have that either). Also, I used a lot less oil. I really liked this - it was my first experience with chayote and I'll certainly make it again!
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Bergy
Small town in the Okanagan, B.C.
On January 10 2010 I will celebrate 9 years of Life with Zaar. I can't imagine being without it! It has become part of my daily routine.
I feel very privileged to be one of the hosts on the Photo Forum. Taking photos of my culinary efforts is a full time hobby and I love it. My friends all know what to expect when they come to dinner "Are you finished taking pictures?" or "Did you get a photo of so & so?" I never let them wait too long and the food is NEVER cold! I now have over 6000 photos on Zaar - some fairly good and some definitely not so good. I am happy to say that practice does help.
My roots are in Vancouver BC Canada - a very beautiful city that holds many wonderful memories for me. In 1990, I decided that for my retirement years I may want to settle in a smaller community and found a slice of heaven in the North Okanagan B.C. I love living here but every once in a while I miss the bright city lights, the Broadway shows and some of the small wonderful ethnic restaurants that Vancouver abounds in. That is easily resolved. I just take a trip to the coast, visit with friends for a weekend see a show and feast on Dim Sum or other specialty foods.
I am getting a bit long in the tooth but was a very adventurous person. I have river rafted Hell's Gate on the Fraser river, been up in a glider over Hawaii (no not a Hang Glider!), gone hot air ballooning in the Napa Valley & the Fraser Valley, driven dune buggies on the dunes in Oregon, Para sailing in Mexico and tried many other adventurous, challenging, fun things. I have yet to try bungee jumping or sky diving. I may do them yet. I love to travel and experience other cultures. Mexco has been a favorite haunt. I have visited that lovely country many many times. Australia is another favorite as is England!
In the past 16 months I have taken off 61 pounds and feel wonderful. I am off all medications and all systems are GO! In years I may be 79 but in spirit I am still in my forties. We are only as old as we allow ourselves to feel. Always think positive. Do something a bit challenging every day & always do something silly every day. Be a kid again! Laugh every day - it is internal jogging.
Here are a few of my photos
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