Chayote and Zucchini Squash Salad
Chayote and zucchini squash salad recipe - simple to prepare with just a few ingredients. Lime juice brings out the bright, full flavor of the vegetables. Serve as a side dish for the midday meal. or dinner. In Spanish, it is called, ensalada de calabaza y chayote.
Ingredients
- 3 chayotes
- 3 small zucchinis (calabacitas)
- 3 limes
- 1 tsp. salt
Instructions
- 1
Cut the chayotes in half lengthwise.
- 2
Put them in a large pot and cover with water.
- 3
Cover the pot and bring to a boil. Cook for 5 minutes.
- 4
Slice the zucchini into spears.
- 5
Add them to the pot with the chayote. Cover and cook for 5 more minutes.
- 6
Drain the vegetables.
- 7
Chop the chayote into 1" pieces.
- 8
Arrange the vegetables on a serving plate.
- 9
Sprinkle the vegetables with salt and the juice from the 3 limes.
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