Nopalitos Style Chayote Salad - 3g Carbs, 1g Fiber, <1g Sugar
From: www.vegetariantimes.com - May 2009
Pear-shaped chayote (pronounced chi-YO-tee) squash have a mild,
zucchini-like taste but a firmer texture than summer squash. Because
they are easier to prepare and more readily available than nopalitos
(cooked cactus palms), we've used them in a salad traditionally made
with the sliced cactus. Canned nopalitos can be found in Mexican
grocery stores if you want to make the recipe more authentic.
Vegan
Gluten-Free
Serves: 8
1 clove garlic, minced (1 tsp)
2 Tbsp lime juice
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp chili powder
3 Tbsp olive oil
1–2 drops hot sauce, optional
2 chayote squash, diced (2 cups)
1 bunch radishes, sliced (1 cup)
6 green onions, thinly sliced (1/2 cup)
4 cups watercress or arugula
1. Whisk together lime juice, garlic, oregano, and chili powder in bowl.
Whisk in oil and hot sauce, if using. Let stand 30 minutes at room
temperature.
2. Cook chayotes in large pot of boiling, salted water 10 minutes, or
until tender. Drain, and cool.
3. Combine chayotes, radishes, green onions, watercress, and dressing
in bowl. Toss well.
Serves: 8
Serving Size: 1 cup dressed salad
Nutrition per Serving:
61 Calories,
5g Total Fat, < 1g Saturated Fat, 0mg Cholesterol, <1g Protein,
3g Carbs, 1g Fiber, <1g Sugar, 162mg Sodium
Comment - Shel - 08-05- 2009
I made this with the jarred Noplaitos and it was DELISH! Beware, it
does pack a bit of heat but it is soooo good!
