Chayote Squash Salad (Salada de Chuchu)

Name: Chayote Squash Salad (Salada de Chuchu)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 quart water; 6 chayotes, peeled,cores removed; 3 cloves garlic, crushed; 1 large onion, thinly sliced; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 6 tablespoons Italian parsley, chopped; 1/4 cup olive oil; 5 tablespoons white vinegar

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Recipe by Steve P.

Simple Easy to make salad with a South American vegetable that is becoming increasingly more available in US markets.

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READY IN: 40mins

SERVES: 4-6

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

1

quart water
6

chayotes, peeled,cores removed
3

cloves garlic, crushed
1

large onion, thinly sliced
¹⁄₂

teaspoon salt
¹⁄₂

teaspoon ground black pepper
6

tablespoons Italian parsley, chopped
¹⁄₄

cup olive oil
5

tablespoons white vinegar

DIRECTIONS

Bring the water to a boil in a deep pot.
Put the chayote squash into the boiling water and boil for 10 minutes; do not overcook.
Drain in a colander.
Slice the squash and place in a salad bowl with garlic, onion, salt, pepper, parsley, oil and vinegar.
Mix well and refrigerate before serving.

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