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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.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 39 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 3 chayotes
  • 3 small zucchinis calabacitas
  • 3 limes
  • 1 tsp. salt

Instructions

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  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.

Nutrition Information

Calories 39kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 397mg (17%) Potassium 372mg (11%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 215IU (4%) Vitamin C 32.3mg (36%) Calcium 38mg (4%) Iron 0.8mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 39

% Daily Value*

Calories 39kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 397mg 17%
Potassium 372mg 8%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 215IU 4%
Vitamin C 32.3mg 36%
Calcium 38mg 4%
Iron 0.8mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.